Piedmont Medical Center · 6 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant I
Rock Hill, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPiedmont Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Laboratory Assistant I will operate laboratory equipment, collect blood specimens, and ensure the proper handling and processing of specimens while following established protocols.
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Responsibilities
Operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuges etc
Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity
Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements
Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely
Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
Performs related duties as required
Responsible for the collection of blood specimens ensuring patient safety and consistency with age-specific considerations for all patients, neonates, infants, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics as well as employees
Performs venous, capillary and infant heel sticks to ensure specimen integrity
Follows proper labeling protocols for specimen tubes/containers
Follows order of draw/collection
Performs clerical functions, processing duties, specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens and training of students and employees
Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned
Must be knowledgeable of emergency procedures
Inputs and retrieves data from laboratory /hospital computer system
Qualification
Required
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent required
Experience: Venipuncture experience required
Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire
Operate basic laboratory equipment such as centrifuges etc
Attention to detail to verify relevant data and process specimens ensuring appropriate specimens are handled, packaged and shipped to the designated laboratory according to established protocols and specimen integrity
Correct application of laboratory medical terminology and measurements
Organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to handle multiple tasks and accomplish work accurately and timely
Demonstrates problem solving by taking the appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
Performs related duties as required
Preferred
Experience: 6 months of job-related experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Company
Piedmont Medical Center
Piedmont Medical Center is a full-service medical facility that provides specialized cardiac and stroke services to patients.
Founded in 1983Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Hinkle
Market Chief Operating Officer
Blair Skelton
Assistant CFO
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