Lab Tech Assistant - Phlebotomy

Northside Hospital Inc.; Canton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to manage specimen collection and testing workflow. Responsibilities include processing lab test orders, collecting specimens for inpatients and outpatients, and ensuring proper distribution and charging of lab tests.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, phlebotomy training or a clinical rotation, and a phlebotomy certification with color-acuity screening. Weekend shifts are 11:00am–9:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher education
• Phlebotomy training or related degree
• Two years’ experience in specimen collection or related field
• Phlebotomy Certification (valid)
• Pass Color-Acuity screening test

Responsibilities

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper lab test orders.
• Perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients.
• Process, prepare and distribute specimens.
• Charge tests to inpatient, outpatient and institutional accounts.

Skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year science/health-related degree

Phlebotomy Certification

Clinical phlebotomy training

2 years specimen collection experience

Tools

LIS / Laboratory systems

Phlebotomy equipment

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

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:

Sat & Sun: 11:00am - 9:30pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes

On-Call Requirements:

No