Lab Technical Assistant Lead

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital, a leading health system, seeks a Laboratory Technical Assistant to oversee daily duty assignments and support specimen collection and processing across all age groups. The role supports data systems and equipment to ensure accurate ordering and billing for patient accounts.

Qualified applicants have a high school diploma with phlebotomy training or relevant experience, plus the ability to work independently or in a team and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with phlebotomy training or related experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
• Color vision acuity is required.
• Must pass Color-Acuity screening Test.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assignment of all duties and tasks performed by the Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Performs specimen collection and processing for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as necessary.
• Assists in handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges for all accounts.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program (6 months)

2 years experience in specimen collections/processing

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

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.

Responsible for the assignment of all duties and tasks performed by the Laboratory Technical Assistant. As necessary, performs specimen collection and processing for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Assists in handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges for all accounts.

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS; a. Six (6) months clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR b. Two (2) years experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system or, c. Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health related specialty.
• 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.
• Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties of this position.
• 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.