Laboratory Data & Specimen Processing Assistant

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens and support lab operations in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will be responsible for proper ordering, cancellation, and charging of tests, and you will perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. The role requires formal phlebotomy training or a relevant degree, color-acuity screening, and the ability to work weekends.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education; phlebotomy training OR two-year science/health degree; two years of specimen collection experience; valid phlebotomy certification; color-acuity screening.
• PREFERRED: knowledge of medical lab terminology; basic computer skills; public relations and service delivery experience; ability to work independently or in a team; attention to procedural accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellation, and charging of tests.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens from patients.

Skills

Phlebotomy ability

Medical terminology

Computer systems knowledge

Public relations skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Phlebotomy Certification

Clinical phlebotomy training program

Job description

Northside Hospital Inc. in Georgia is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens and support lab operations in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will be responsible for proper ordering, cancellation, and charging of tests, and you will perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. The role requires formal phlebotomy training or a relevant degree, color-acuity screening, and the ability to work weekends.