Lab Tech Assistant - Specimen processing

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a phlebotomy professional to manage laboratory data collection and specimen handling for inpatients, outpatients, and institutional accounts. You will perform specimen collection and non-technical processing, ensuring accurate order, cancellation, and billing of tests.

The role requires completion of an approved phlebotomy program or relevant clinical training, plus a valid phlebotomy certification and color-acuity screening. Weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; clinical training in phlebotomy or an approved program.
• REQUIRED: Two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or health-related specialty; or two years’ experience in specimen collection/processing.
• REQUIRED: Phlebotomy Certification (valid and verifiable).
• REQUIRED: Color-Acuity screening test must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper order, cancellation, and charging of tests for inpatients, outpatients, and institutional accounts.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients; performs non-technical specimen processing and distribution of specimens from patients.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Two years’ experience in specimen collections or related clinical lab work

Phlebotomy Certification (valid and verifiable)

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:

600-1430

Weekend Requirements:

Yes