Lab Tech Assistant

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canton, GA, is seeking a dedicated Specimen Collection Technician. This role involves managing laboratory data, collecting specimens, and ensuring proper processing and distribution. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and clinical training in phlebotomy. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are crucial. If you are ready to join a growing institution dedicated to quality patient care, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education.
• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program.
• Two years’ experience in specimen collections or processing.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems to ensure proper ordering and charging of tests.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Processes and prepares specimens for distribution.

Skills

Understanding of medical laboratory terminology

Public relations skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clinical training in phlebotomy

Two-year degree in a science-related field

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

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

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

PREFERRED

1. Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design.
3. Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.
4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
5. Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
6. Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and must possess good written and oral communication skills.