Lab Assistant-Phlebotomist

Job DetailsJob Location: Raleigh, NC 27609Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Title

Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist

Location

Raleigh, NC | Onsite

Department

Raleigh Medical Group (RMG) - Laboratory

Shift

Full-Time | In-Office

Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist

Raleigh, NC | In-Office

Make every specimen count while providing compassionate, professional patient care.

Raleigh Medical Group, PA is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist to support our laboratory team. This role is responsible for obtaining high-quality blood specimens, supporting laboratory operations, and helping ensure accurate and timely clinical laboratory results.

The ideal candidate is professional, patient-focused, organized, and confident performing blood collection while following established specimen-handling, infection-prevention, safety, and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory computer functions, including adding or canceling tests, receiving specimens, and printing labels.

• Prepare and assemble blood collection equipment and supplies according to test and procedure requirements.

• Verify patient identity using appropriate identifiers prior to specimen collection.

• Collect blood specimens through venipuncture, arterial puncture, and capillary puncture, as appropriate to the role and established procedures.

• Accurately identify, label, handle, and prepare specimens for processing.

• Follow established procedures for specimen collection, storage, transport, and documentation.

• Handle sensitive patient situations with professionalism, discretion, and compassion.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment by following infection-control procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Monitor and maintain an adequate inventory of laboratory and phlebotomy supplies.

• Travel to other clinic locations as needed to support laboratory and patient-care operations.

• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational privacy requirements.

• Perform other laboratory-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Certificate from a completed phlebotomy program.

• Minimum of six months of phlebotomy experience.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, blood collection procedures, infection prevention, and laboratory safety practices.

• Strong communication, patient-service, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and protect confidential patient information.

Preferred

• One to two years of phlebotomy experience.

• Experience working in a physician office or outpatient clinical setting.

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or equivalent recognized certification.

Why Join Raleigh Medical Group?

• Patient-focused role that directly supports quality clinical care.

• Collaborative laboratory and clinical team environment.

• Opportunity to use and strengthen phlebotomy and laboratory skills in a multi-specialty medical practice.

We Offer Our Valued Employees

• Group Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

• FSA and HSA options

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching

• Company-paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Competitive pay

EEO Statement

Raleigh Medical Group, PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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