Lab Technical Assistant

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Northside Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients and to manage laboratory data and test orders. You will assist in processing specimens and distributing them appropriately within the lab.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced hospital setting in Atlanta, GA.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED or higher education.
• Phlebotomy Certification or equivalent training as required.
• Color vision acuity screening required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Mansioni

• Operate laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellation and charging for tests.
• Collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients as required.
• Perform non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens.

Conoscenze

Color vision

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

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