Lab Tech Assistant (Phlebotomy)

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Duluth, GA is seeking a Phlebotomy professional to support lab operations. You will collect specimens, process samples, and manage test orders and charges for inpatients and outpatients. A strong focus on accuracy and patient care is required.

Required is a relevant education or clinical phlebotomy training, with the Color-Acuity screening as part of the process. Teamwork and solid communication are essential for success in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; clinical training in phlebotomy preferred.
• Two-year science/health degree or related experience acceptable.
• Clinical training in Northside Hospital Lab acceptable.
• Phlebotomy Certification required or able to pass Color-Acuity screening.

Responsibilities

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment for test requests.
• Ensure tests are properly ordered, cancelled and charged for inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer systems

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Phlebotomy Certification

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.

Work Schedule is Every Other Weekend.

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.