Clinical Specimen Processing Specialist

nghs; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Lab Assistant to support multiple clinical laboratory functions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing specimens, ensuring specimen integrity, and communicating orders between nursing, phlebotomy, and lab staff.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED; 3 years' experience as a lab assistant; bilingual skills a plus. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of continuous employment as a lab assistant.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute all samples collected by nursing, phlebotomy, and outpatient draw areas.
• Maintain communication with phlebotomists and front desk for add-ons and label reprints.
• Handle complex emergency situations such as trauma, stroke alerts.
• Ensure the integrity of submitted clinical specimens.
• Route orders to registration or billing and label and dispense samples to correct labs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Basic computer knowledge

Manual dexterity

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Lab Assistant to support multiple clinical laboratory functions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include processing specimens, ensuring specimen integrity, and communicating orders between nursing, phlebotomy, and lab staff.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED; 3 years' experience as a lab assistant; bilingual skills a plus. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and collaboration across departments.