Lab Tech Assistant - Specimen processing

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a Phlebotomist to collect specimens for inpatient and outpatient testing, ensure correct labeling, and route requests through the laboratory information system. You will prepare specimens for transport and support accurate charge capture.

Ideal candidates have a completed phlebotomy program or related health degree, valid certification if applicable, and proven accuracy in venipuncture with attention to color-acuity screening and teamwork in a busy clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required and additional clinical training in phlebotomy preferred.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program or higher health-related degree is required.
• Phlebotomy Certification (valid) is preferred.
• Two years' experience in specimen collection or related field is acceptable.
• Color acuity screening test is required for all applicants.
• Clinical rotations or training in a Northside Hospital Lab are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper order, cancellation, and charging for tests.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs non-technical specimen processing and distribution of specimens to appropriate areas.

Skills

2+ years experience

Color acuity

Fine motor skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Healthy bedside manner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

2-year science/health degree

Phlebotomy Certification

Color acuity testing

Clinical rotations with Northside Hospital Lab

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.

REQUIRED

1. High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education
2. Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR,
3. Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty, OR
4. Two (2) years' experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system., OR
5. Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab, as part of the clinical rotations needed for education requirements (high school or college level), OR
6. Hold a valid, verifiable Phlebotomy Certification
7. 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.