Laboratory Technical Assistant

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); In loco; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a phlebotomy professional to collect specimens for inpatients and outpatients and manage data entry for tests. The role supports accurate processing and timely lab distribution in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, phlebotomy training or certification, and relevant experience or rotations. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for high-quality patient care.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education.
• Phlebotomy training or certification as required.
• Two years' experience in specimen collections or related rotations may apply.
• Color-acuity screening may be required.

Mansioni

• Handles lab data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper test requests.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution.

Conoscenze

Color vision

Communication skills

Teamwork

Public relations

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Two-year science/health-related degree

Phlebotomy Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

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.