Lab Technical Assistant - Specimen Processing

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); Híbrido; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northside Hospital is seeking a qualified phlebotomist in Atlanta to support accurate lab ordering, specimen collection, and distribution of specimens. The role emphasizes precision, patient care, and collaboration with clinical teams.

Candidates should have a phlebotomy certificate, relevant clinical training, and the ability to pass a color acuity screening. This position supports inpatient and outpatient services within a high-quality care environment.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education required.
• Phlebotomy training program or clinical training required.
• Two-year degree in chemical/physical/biological science or health-related field, OR two years' specimen collection experience.
• Valid Phlebotomy Certification required.
• All applicants must pass Color-Acuity screening.

Responsabilidades

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment for proper lab orders, cancellations, and charges.
• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Process non-technical specimen handling and distribution of specimens from patients.

Conhecimentos

Public relations

Service delivery

Teamwork

Communication skills

Color acuity

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Two-year science degree or health-related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

1. High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education
2. Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR,

1. Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty, OR
2. Two (2) years' experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system., OR
3. Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab, as part of the clinical rotations needed for education requirements (high school or college level), OR
4. Hold a valid, verifiable Phlebotomy Certification
5. All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.

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.
4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
5. Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
6. Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and must possess good written and oral communication skills.