Lab Technical Assistant

Northside Hospital; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a phlebotomy professional to support inpatient and outpatient specimen collection, processing, and billing accuracy in a cutting-edge laboratory setting.

Requirements include a phlebotomy training program or equivalent, a health-science background, color-acuity testing, and the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Two years’ experience in specimen collection, processing, or requisitioning.
• Phlebotomy Certification or clinical training in phlebotomy preferred.
• Color-Acuity screening test required for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and ensure proper order, cancellation, and charging of tests.
• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Process non-technical specimens and distribute specimens to appropriate prep areas.

Skills

Phlebotomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Computer systems literacy

Public relations / service

Independent / team work

Specimen handling procedures

Fine motor skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in science/health-related field

Phlebotomy Certification

Color-Acuity screening test

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

• 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.