Lab Technical Assistant Lead - Specimen & Data Operations

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, 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.