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Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Location: Duke University Hospital Work Week: PRN as needed - Saturday & Sunday 3am-7:30am General Description Perform a variety of technical procedures involved in the procurement, processing, and evaluation of patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease; teach and perform routine clerical and technical procedures including specimen collection, and be responsible for the delivery of supplies and procurement of specimens from physicians or offices, clinical specimen preparation and processing for analysis and dispatch, patient registration and order entry; and serve as hospital laboratory representative and liaison with outside clients. Job Duties Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures. Prepare and initiate special tests and procedures including, but not limited to, cytogenetics, general laboratory, Point-of-Care Testing, urinalysis without a microscope, phlebotomy, and specimen management. Obtain total volume, perform aliquot and distribute all urine specimens. Properly determine urine volume and label aliquot containers. Communicate professionally with patients, families, and other medical personnel for problem recognition and resolution, including escalation when necessary. Utilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens, and perform order entry as required. Perform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations. Receive and process specimens according to laboratory area procedures and protocols. Receive specimens into the laboratory using Beaker. Positively identify all patient specimens, verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order, and properly sort all specimens. Participate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required. Maintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware. Utilize various hospital information systems and software. Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides. Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures. Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Education High School diploma or GED. For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation is recommended. Experience 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 For assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required. Certification of Basic Life Support preferred. National Healthcare Association (NHA) – Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy Examination (CLPlb), American Society of Clinical Pathologists – Phlebotomy Technician Examination (PBT ASCP), International Academy of Phlebotomy Sciences (IAPS), National Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Phlebotomy Certification Examination (NPCE), National Phlebotomy Solutions (NPS), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification approved by Clinical Labs leadership. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques. Knowledge of medical terms preferred. Basic computer skills. Effective communication skills. Professional communication skills to interact with patients and customers. Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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