Lab Technical Assistant

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northside Hospital, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist to support patient care through accurate specimen collection, processing, and distribution. You will work with laboratory data systems to ensure proper ordering, cancellations, and billing for all patient accounts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved phlebotomy program or equivalent, and potential certification. A color acuity screen is required, and weekend coverage is anticipated.

Competenze

• Must have completed an approved phlebotomy training program or equivalent.
• Two years of clinical experience in specimen collections or related field is acceptable.
• Phlebotomy Certification (valid) and color-acuity screening clearance required.

Mansioni

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment; ensure orders are properly placed, cancelled and charged for inpatients/outpatients.
• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Conduct non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens from patients.

Conoscenze

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Laboratory terminology

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

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

Phlebotomy Certification

Two years’ specimen collection experience

Strumenti

Laboratory computer systems

Descrizione del lavoro

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:

4a-12:30p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes

On-Call Requirements:

No