Lab Tech Ass't - NHDC

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Georgia is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to support inpatient and outpatient specimen collection, processing, and billing accuracy.

You will perform phlebotomy duties, follow strict procedures, and work with a team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced laboratory.

This role requires attention to detail, reliable communication, and the ability to handle specimens safely during shifts 8a-5p; weekends off, on-call none.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with phlebotomy training or related clinical experience.
• Two years experience in specimen collections or a two-year degree in science or health-related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong communication and accurate specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients.
• Ensure requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged.
• Prepare and process specimens and requisitions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training certificate

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-arc, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure that requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged to all inpatients, outpatients, and institutional accounts. Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients. Performs non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens from patients.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS;
  • Six (6) months clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR,
  • Two (2) years experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system OR,
  • Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health related specialty.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
• Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and must possess good written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED

• Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design.
• Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.

Work Hours:

8a-5p

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No