{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3bf4f040a95caf84bbc332f3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3bf4f040a95caf84bbc332f3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3bf4f040a95caf84bbc332f3","title":"Specimen Processing - Microbiology - First/Second Shift","description":"Work Arrangement: On-Site\nRequisition Number: 268516\nRegular or Temporary: Regular\nLocation: Durham, NC, US, 27710\nPersonnel Area: DUHS CLINICAL LABS\nDate: Apr 3, 2026\nAt 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.\n\nDuke University Health System Clinical Laboratories\nPursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.\n\n**** This Position is Eligible for $3,000 Relocation Reimbursement and $2,500 Commitment Bonus ****\n\nLocation: Duke University Hospital\nWork Week: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm and/or Monday-Friday 3pm-11:30pm\n\nGeneral Description\nPerform a variety of the 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 responsible for the delivery of supplies and procurement of specimens from physicians’ 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.\n\nJob Duties\nPerform a variety of routine and specialized procedures.\nPrepare 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.\nObtain total volume, perform aliquot, and distribute all urine specimens.\nProperly determine urine volume. Properly label aliquot containers.\nCommunicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level. Obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.\nUtilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens and perform order entry as required.\nPerform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.\nReceive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.\nReceive specimens in the laboratory using Beaker.\nPositively ID all patient specimens, and verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order. Properly sort all specimens.\nParticipate in the distribution of specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required.\nMaintain inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash glassware.\nUtilize various hospital information systems and software.\nAssist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides.\nPerform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.\nAssist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and maintaining office records.\nPerform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.\n\nRequired Qualifications at this Level\nEducation\nHigh School diploma or GED. For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy training course and clinical rotation are recommended.\nMinimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.\n\nExperience\nClinical Technician I• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. One year of previous clinical lab experience is preferred.\nClinical Technician II\n\nAlternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.\nMust 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.\n\nDegrees, Licensure, and/or Certification\nClinical Technician I\n\nFor assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board is recommended.\n• 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), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs Leadership.\nClinical Technician II\n\nFor assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required.\n• 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), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs leadership.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n• Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.• Knowledge of medical terms preferred.\n\nBasic computer skills.\nEffective communication skills.\nEffective professional communication skills to interact with patients/ customers.\n\nDuke 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.\n\nDuke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.\n\nEssential Physical Job Functions:\nCertain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. 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Properly label aliquot containers.\nCommunicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel as necessary for problem recognition and initiation of the resolution and, if necessary, escalation to the next level. Obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.\nUtilize standard equipment to maintain positive patient identification through the maintenance of all clinical laboratory records, register/accession patients/specimens and perform order entry as required.\nPerform various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.\nReceive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory area procedures and protocols.\nReceive specimens in the laboratory using Beaker.\nPositively ID all patient specimens, and verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order. 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One year of previous clinical lab experience is preferred.\nClinical Technician II\n\nAlternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.\nMust 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.\n\nDegrees, Licensure, and/or Certification\nClinical Technician I\n\nFor assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized agency/board is recommended.\n• 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), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs Leadership.\nClinical Technician II\n\nFor assignment to Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a nationally recognized board/agency may be required.\n• 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), or another national certification as approved by Clinical Labs leadership.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n• Basic phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques.• Knowledge of medical terms preferred.\n\nBasic computer skills.\nEffective communication skills.\nEffective professional communication skills to interact with patients/ customers.\n\nDuke 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.\n\nDuke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. 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