Lab Tech Assistant Lead

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Lawrenceville, Georgia is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant responsible for specimen collection, processing, and assisting with laboratory data systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent with clinical training or relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate both independence and teamwork. Effective communication skills are a must, along with the ability to perform precise specimen handling tasks. This role involves working from 2 PM to 10:30 PM with weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus six months clinical training in phlebotomy or two years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and clerical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assignments of duties for the Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Performing specimen collection and processing.
• Handling laboratory data and equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Specimen handling

Computer systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with clinical training or related degree

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

Responsible for the assignment of all duties and tasks performed by the Laboratory Technical Assistant. As necessary, performs specimen collection and processing for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Assists in handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges for all accounts.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus six (6) months clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR two (2) years experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system, OR hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health related specialty.
• 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.
• Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties of this position. 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.

Work Hours:

2p-10:30p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes