Laboratory Tech: Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Phlebotomist to support patient care by collecting specimens, processing requests, and coordinating with inpatient and outpatient services.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, formal phlebotomy training or a related degree, and color-acuity screening. Candidates with a current phlebotomy certification and experience may excel in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.

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.

Skills

Color acuity

Phlebotomy certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in science/health

Job description

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Phlebotomist to support patient care by collecting specimens, processing requests, and coordinating with inpatient and outpatient services.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, formal phlebotomy training or a related degree, and color-acuity screening. Candidates with a current phlebotomy certification and experience may excel in a fast-paced laboratory environment.