American Addiction Centers·Lincolnton, North Carolina
The Clinical Lab Assistant supports laboratory workflow by collecting and processing patient specimens, including blood and non-blood samples. They also perform patient registration, maintain laboratory information systems, and conduct CLIA-waived testing.
Essential Functions Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture timely and accurate.
Processes nonblood patient specimens in a timely and accurate fashion.
Assists in specimen preparation, receipt, and transport of patient specimens.
Performs patient registration.
Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner.
Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties.
Trains new team members and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area.
Physical Requirements Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Works in an area that contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.
Some latex exposure may be expected.
Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while working with patient specimens.
Education, Experience and Certifications High School Diploma or GED required; Certification in phlebotomy preferred for facilities where phlebotomy is an assigned duty. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
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Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position. Certification in phlebotomy is preferred for candidates assigned to phlebotomy duties.
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