Lab Technical Assistant Lead

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant to oversee duty assignments and assist with specimen collection and processing across neonate to geriatric patients. The role supports accurate order processing and data handling within the laboratory environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with phlebotomy training or relevant experience, and strong procedural accuracy and communication skills. Weekend work is required; hours are 6a–2:30p.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; six months phlebotomy training OR two years’ specimen collection/processing experience OR a two-year degree in a science or health field.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong procedural accuracy and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assignment of all duties and tasks performed by the Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Perform specimen collection and processing for all patient ages as needed.
• Assist in managing laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Color vision

Procedural accuracy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Training in phlebotomy or clinical experience

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Computer systems

Job description

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

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.

Qualifications

1. REQUIRED:1. 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. 2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 3. Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing. 4. Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, and must possess good written and oral communication skills. 6. Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties of this position. 7. All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.
2. PREFERRED:1. Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design. 3. Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.

Work Hours:

6a-2:30p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes