Lab Tech Assistant

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and process specimens for inpatient and outpatient care in a fast-paced laboratory setting. You will ensure proper ordering, cancellation, and charging of tests, and perform specimen collection and non-technical processing.

The role requires training or certification in phlebotomy, color-acuity screening, and the ability to work weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) 11a–11:30p. Join a team committed to accurate results and compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED or equivalent education.
• Clinical training in a phlebotomy program or related field is required.
• Two years’ experience in specimen collection, processing, or requisitioning is acceptable.
• Phlebotomy Certification in possession or verifiable is required.
• Color-Acuity screening test must be passed by all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure tests are properly ordered, cancelled, and billed.
• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Carry out non-technical specimen processing and distribution of specimens.
• Support accurate and efficient lab operations and patient care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or health-related specialty

Phlebotomy Certification

Clinical phlebotomy training program

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.

Fri. Sat. & Sun. 11a - 1130p

Qualifications

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.

Work Hours:

11A - 1130P

Weekend Requirements:

Yes