Novant Health is seeking a Technical Assistant II. The team member is responsible for performing all specimen processing procedures. The team member is responsible for performing collection procedures and/or tasks in the Anatomic Pathology or Microbiology departments if required by the facility. The team member is responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are followed and will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary.

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• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Associates degree, preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Three years of relevant phlebotomy and/or specimen processing experience, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration:
  • Phlebotomy certification in facilities where phlebotomy is required in role, required.
  • For Phlebotomy: ASCP, ASPT, AMT, or NHA (New hire and/or new phlebotomist must obtain certification within 6 months of hire); required.
• Additional skills required:
  •  Phlebotomy and performing specific tasks in Anatomic Pathology and or Microbiology are requirements of the role at some facilities. The employee may be responsible for assisting in autopsy and preparing sections of body tissue for examination by a pathologist to diagnose body dysfunction and malignancy. This includes preparation of tissue specimens of human origin for diagnostic or teaching purposes; For facilities where Phlebotomy is a requirement of the role, the certification must be obtained within 6 months or hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
  • Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".