Lab Technical Assistant - Phlebotomy

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta seeks a phlebotomist to support accurate specimen collection and processing for inpatients and outpatients.

The role requires a phlebotomy credential or relevant education, attention to detail, and the ability to work 1am–9:30am, including weekends. Join a leading healthcare team and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy program.
• Alternatively, a 2-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or health-related field.
• Two years’ experience in specimen collections or related lab work.
• Phlebotomy Certification must be valid.
• Color-Acuity screening test required.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure that test requests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged for all patients.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens from patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Specimen handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Clinical phlebotomy training program

2-year degree in science/health field

Phlebotomy Certification

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

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.

Qualifications

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 effective and must possess good written and oral communication skills.

Work Hours:

1am-930am

Weekend Requirements:

Yes