Lab Tech Assistant (Phlebotomy)

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a phlebotomist to support laboratory operations in Atlanta and surrounding areas. You will collect specimens, ensure accurate test ordering and processing, and distribute specimens for inpatient and outpatient services.

The role requires phlebotomy training or a related degree, relevant clinical experience, and color acuity testing. Work schedule includes weekends on a rotating basis, with typical hours from early morning to early afternoon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or health-related specialty is required.
• Phlebotomy Certification is required or color Acuity screening test.
• Clinical training in phlebotomy or from Northside Hospital Lab is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment and ensure proper ordering, cancellation, and charging of tests.
• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Process and distribute specimens; ensure proper clerical handling and requisitioning.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Color acuity

Lab terminology

Computer systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science

Phlebotomy Certification

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.

Work Schedule is Every Other Weekend.

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:

6:00AM-2:30PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis