Lab Technical Assistant - Microbiology

Northside Hospital; Cumming (GA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Northside Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to support our clinical lab operations in the Atlanta area. You will collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients, ensure proper lab orders, and assist with specimen processing and distribution.

Candidates should have phlebotomy training or certification, plus a high school diploma or GED, and preferably hands-on experience with laboratory data systems. Color-acuity screening is required for all applicants.

Formación

• Phlebotomy training or certification as part of education requirements.
• At least a two-year degree in a science or health-related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience in specimen collection, processing, and requisitioning for a clinical lab.
• Color-Acuity screening test is required for all applicants.
• Valid, verifiable Phlebotomy Certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and ensure proper test orders are placed.
• Perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients.
• Process, prepare and distribute specimens to the appropriate departments.
• Assist with non-technical specimen processing and clerical charging.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Clinical training

Patient-facing service

Lab data systems

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in science/health field

Phlebotomy Certification

Herramientas

Laboratory information systems

Descripción del empleo

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.