Clinical Technician II - Pathology Record Control
Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
At 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. Duke University Health
System Clinical Laboratories Pursue 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. Clinical Technician II in Pathology Record Control at
Duke University Hospital. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This is not a phlebotomy or specimen processing position, but
includes more administrative tasks. This position is eligible for a
$2,500 commitment bonus. General Description Perform 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. Job Duties Perform a variety of routine and
specialized procedures. Prepare 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. Obtain total volume, perform
aliquot and distribute all urine specimens. Properly determine
urine volume. Properly label aliquot containers. Communicate 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. Utilize 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. Perform
various quality control, safety, and infection control procedures
to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Receive and process specimens as required by respective laboratory
area procedures and protocols. Receive specimens into the
laboratory using Beaker. Positively ID all patient specimens, and
verify all laboratory labels/requisitions, ensuring a valid order.
Properly sort all specimens. Participate in the distribution of
specimens, supplies, and reports to the appropriate laboratory
staff; perform messenger/courier activities as required. Maintain
inventory of supplies; stock supplies on carts and hand trays; wash
glassware. Utilize various hospital information systems and
software. Assist with the maintenance of specimens and/or slides.
Perform routine maintenance as required by laboratory procedures.
Assist with word processing, miscellaneous office tasks, and
maintaining office records. Perform other related duties incidental
to the work described herein. Education High School diploma or GED.
For assignment to phlebotomy, completion of a structured phlebotomy
training course and clinical rotation is recommended. Experience
Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant education
and/or experience. Must 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.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification For assignment to
Phlebotomy Services, certification as a Phlebotomist by a
nationally recognized board/agency may be required. Certification
of Basic Life Support preferred. Pediatric Phlebotomy experience
required. 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), American Medical
Technologists (AMT), or another national certification as approved
by Clinical Labs leadership. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic
phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques. Knowledge of medical
terms preferred. Basic computer skills. Effective communication
skills. Effective professional communication skills to interact
with patients/ customers. Duke 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. Duke 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. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke
University and Duke University Health System may include essential
job functions that require specific physical and/or mental
abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring
department.
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