Clinical Lab Support Specialist

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the clinical laboratory by performing specimen processing and distribution in preparation for analysis by a Medical Technologist.

You will confirm patient identification accuracy, provide collection information to providers, and relay test results following standard procedures, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to follow laboratory procedures and occasionally function autonomously.
• Exposure to Clinical Laboratory procedures, personal computer functions, and laboratory information systems required
• Understanding of Clinical Laboratory test accessioning, specimen collection and processing, and result retrieval and reporting principles

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing and distribution for analysis by a Medical Technologist.
• Confirms accuracy of patient identification.
• Provides specimen collection information and special instructions to providers.
• Communicates test results to appropriate individuals per standard clinical laboratory procedures.

Skills

Follow laboratory procedures

Autonomy when needed

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Personal computers

Job description

Grady Health System in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the clinical laboratory by performing specimen processing and distribution in preparation for analysis by a Medical Technologist.

You will confirm patient identification accuracy, provide collection information to providers, and relay test results following standard procedures, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced hospital environment.