Medical Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory

Job Summary: The Medical Laboratory Assistant position supports routine testing in a high complex clinical diagnostic laboratory and works with laboratory technologists who perform patient sample testing. The duties may include equipment maintenance and reagent preparation in addition to other tasks in a highly complex clinical diagnostic laboratory outlined herein.

About CarolinaEast Medical Center

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a complete complement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 2,500 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.

Minimum Requirements: 

• High school graduate or equivalent. 
• One year of prior job-related experience preferred. 
• General knowledge of specimen collection and laboratory procedures. 
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care in his/her assigned department.  
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures. 
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.