Lab Technical Assistant - Specimen Processing

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a qualified phlebotomist to support inpatient and outpatient blood specimen collection and ensure accurate labeling and tracking of samples.

This role requires completing an approved phlebotomy training program, meeting color-acuity screening, and collaborating with a professional team to deliver timely laboratory results.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent education.
• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy program or relevant health field.
• Phlebotomy certification or laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Handle non-technical specimen processing and distribution.
• Ensure requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, canceled, and charged.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Color acuity

Patient service

Teamwork

Laboratory terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in science/health-related field

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

2026-118245

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.