Lab Assistant-Phlebotomist

Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist

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.