Lab Technical Assistant Lead

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northside Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant to oversee task assignments and assist with specimen collection and processing across age groups. The role supports data collection systems and ensures accurate ordering and billing for laboratory accounts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and relevant phlebotomy training or laboratory experience. Strong communication skills and color vision are required, with color-acuity screening mandatory.

Competenze

• Six months of clinical phlebotomy training OR two years experience in specimen collection/processing OR a two-year degree in a health-related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow accurate specimen handling and clerical procedures.
• Color vision screening is required to safely perform duties.

Mansioni

• Assigns duties and tasks for the Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Collects and processes specimens for neonate to geriatric patients as needed.
• Assists in handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Communication skills

Color vision

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training or course

Two years lab specimen experience

Two-year science/health degree

Descrizione del lavoro

2026-121357

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.