Lab Tech Assistant

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canton, GA seeks a laboratory technician to manage data collection and perform specimen collection procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably a Phlebotomy Certification. Responsibilities include handling laboratory systems and performing specimen processing, along with effective communication and teamwork. This position provides a valuable opportunity for individuals looking to advance in healthcare within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment.
• Performs specimen collection procedures.
• Handles non-technical specimen processing.

Skills

Ability to understand medical laboratory terminology

Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems

Public relations skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification

Clinical training in phlebotomy

Two-year degree in a relevant science

Job description

2026-106744

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, 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.

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.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education
• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR,
• Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty, OR
• Two (2) years’ experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system., OR
• Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab, as part of the clinical rotations needed for education requirements (high school or college level), OR
• Hold a valid, verifiable Phlebotomy Certification
• All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.

Preferred

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