Lab Tech Assistant

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a phlebotomist to support laboratory operations, ensuring accurate collection and processing of specimens for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves timely data entry and coordination with clinical teams to maintain patient care quality.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy training or certification, and the ability to work Fri, Sat, Sun 11a–11:30p.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education.
• Phlebotomy training program or certification.
• Two years’ experience in specimen collections or processing.
• Color-Acuity screening test will be required for all applicants.
• Clinical phlebotomy training or rotation at Northside Hospital Lab is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellation, and charging for all patients.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education

Phlebotomy training program or certification

Two years’ experience in specimen collections or processing

Color-Acuity screening test

Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab or related rotation

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.

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

REQUIRED

1. High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education
2. Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR,

1. Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty, OR
2. Two (2) years’ experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system., OR
3. Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab, as part of the clinical rotations needed for education requirements (high school or college level), OR
4. Hold a valid, verifiable Phlebotomy Certification
5. 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.