Clinical Lab Assistant in Conway, South Carolina at Conway Medical Center

Position Title: Clinical Lab Assistant

Position Summary: The Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA), Under general supervision, the CLA performs a variety of tasks related to the pre-analytical processing of biological specimens for testing performed in the clinical laboratory. The CLA will perform phlebotomy collections, label, and process patient specimens for testing while maintaining the highest level of customer service. This position assists with facilitating send out testing, ensure proper patient registration, paper requisition filing, supply management support, answers phones, ensuring proper labeling of samples and sample distribution. Under the general supervision, may perform waived testing upon initial training as needed. The CLA will complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education:

• High school Diploma required.
• Qualifies as a Clinical Lab Assistant in one of five (5) ways required:
  • Certified Phlebotomist through an accredited agency (ASCP preferred) and a minimum one (1) year Clinical Lab Assistant experience or;
  • Certified as a Clinical Lab Assistant by an accredited agency (ASCP preferred).
  • Currently a Senior enrolled in a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology.
  • Hold at least a 2 year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health related specialty
  • Two years experience in specimen collections, processing, requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or healthcare setting.

Experience:

• Previous experience working in Physician practice and/or hospital based Lab experience preferred.