Lab Technical Assistant - Specimen Processing

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Phlebotomist to support our laboratory operations. You will collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients, ensure tests are properly ordered and charged, and assist with non-technical specimen processing.

This role requires color acuity, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You will need to communicate effectively and follow precise procedures for specimen handling and clerical processing.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or higher.
• Clinical training in phlebotomy or a health-related degree is required.
• Phlebotomy certification or equivalent credential is required.
• Color acuity screening is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and ensure test requests are properly ordered, canceled, and charged.
• Perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients.
• Process non-technical specimens and distribute specimens.
• Support accurate clerical processing of specimen requisitions.

Skills

Color acuity

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Clerical processing

Procedure accuracy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in chemical/physical/biological science or health-related

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 effectively and must possess good written and oral communication skills.

Work Hours:

4a-12:30p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes

On-Call Requirements:

No