Lab Tech Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join their team. This role involves handling laboratory data systems and performing essential specimen collection procedures. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with clinical training in phlebotomy or a related field. Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. This position offers a chance to contribute to a state-of-the-art healthcare environment while ensuring quality patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy program or related degree required.
• Must have effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and ensure proper ordering of tests.
• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Color vision acuity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree in science or health-related specialty

Phlebotomy Certification

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: 2pm-10:30pm and every third weekend rotation.

Weekend Requirements:

Yes - Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No