Clinical Laboratory Specialist

1 week ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time
Job Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Technician is responsible for ensuring the proper collection and delivery of blood specimens for established procedures and protocols.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform a variety of routine and specialized laboratory procedures.
  • Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures, including cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis, and specimen management.
  • Obtain total volume, perform aliquot, and distribute all urine specimens.
  • Properly determine urine volume and label aliquot containers.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, family, and medical personnel to resolve problems and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Maintain positive patient identification through the use of clinical laboratory records and standard equipment.
  • Perform quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
  • Receive and process specimens according to laboratory area procedures and protocols.
  • Verify patient specimens and laboratory labels/requisitions to ensure valid orders.
  • Sort and distribute specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff.
  • Maintain inventory of supplies and stock supplies on carts and hand trays.
  • Utilize hospital information systems and software.
  • Assist with the maintenance of specimens and slides.
  • Perform routine maintenance and assist with word processing and office tasks.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation for phlebotomy assignment.
  • Clinical Technician I: Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. One year of previous clinical lab experience is preferred.
  • Clinical Technician II: Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Must have at least 2 years' experience as a Clinical Tech I or Certification as a Phlebotomist plus achieve the required competency level for specified job responsibilities.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
  • Clinical Technician I: For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board is recommended. Certification of Basic Life Support preferred.
  • Clinical Technician II: For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required. Certification of Basic Life Support preferred. Pediatric Phlebotomy experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.
  • Knowledge of medical terms preferred.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Effective professional communication skills to interact with patients/customers.
Work Environment

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.

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