Laboratory Technical Assistant

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to handle lab data collection, collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients, and perform non-technical specimen processing and distribution. The role requires a phlebotomy credential, a high school diploma or higher, and at least two years of related experience.

Color acuity screening is required, and candidates should be able to work with accuracy in a fast-paced clinical environment, ensuring proper test charging and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education.
• Clinical training in phlebotomy or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in specimen collection or related.
• Phlebotomy Certification (valid).
• Color acuity screening test required.

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

Color acuity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in science/health

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:

3a-3:30p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes