Lab Tech Assistant

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned healthcare provider dedicated to expanding quality care. In this role, you'll ensure accurate laboratory test requests and perform vital specimen collection procedures. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact patient care. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to uphold the highest standards of service. If you are passionate about making a difference in the healthcare field, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; clinical training or two-year degree preferred.
• Ability to perform specimen collection and processing accurately.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data systems to ensure proper test orders and charges.
• Performs specimen collection and processing for patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Specimen handling

Color vision acuity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Clinical training in phlebotomy

Two-year degree in science

Tools

Laboratory data collection systems

Computer systems

Job description

Overview

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.

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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS:
1. Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR
2. Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty, OR
3. Two (2) years’ experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system, OR
4. Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab, as part of the clinical rotations needed for education requirements (high school or college level), OR
5. Hold a valid, verifiable Phlebotomy Certification.
2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
3. Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
4. Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, and must possess good written and oral communication skills.
6. Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties of this position.
7. All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION 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.

Work Hours:

Mon - Fri: 11am - 7:30pm with rotating weekends

Weekend Requirements:

Yes - Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No