Lab Tech Assistant (Phlebotomy)

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to join our Atlanta-area team. You will collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients, ensure proper test ordering, cancellations, and billing, and support non-technical processing.

The role requires completion of a approved phlebotomy program or relevant science degree, plus certification or clinical rotations, with strong attention to detail and patient care. Tuesday-Saturday night shift from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education.
• Two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or health-related field OR two years' experience in specimen collection/processing.
• Phlebotomy Certification or Northside Lab clinical rotations.
• Color acuity screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from inpatients and outpatients.
• Ensure tests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged.
• Perform non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens.
• Maintain accurate records and support team workflows.

Skills

Color vision

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in science/health field

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment handling

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.

Tuesday - Saturday 1030p - 7am

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.