Laboratory Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a phlebotomist to collect specimens for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring proper labeling, ordering, and processing of tests. The role supports patient care across Atlanta and surrounding communities.

A phlebotomy credential or a two-year science/health-related degree, plus a high school diploma or GED, is required. Color acuity screening is mandatory; strong computer skills aid clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education required.
• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy program, OR a two year science/health-related degree, OR two years' specimen collection experience.
• Holding a valid phlebotomy certification is preferred.
• Color acuity screening test required for all applicants.
• Clinical rotations in a Northside Hospital Lab are acceptable education pathways.

Responsibilities

• Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure that tests are ordered, cancelled, and charged correctly.
• Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform non-technical specimen processing and distribution of specimens.

Skills

Color acuity screening

Medical terminology

Public relations

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in science or health-related field

Phlebotomy Certification

Clinical rotations in Northside Lab

Two years' experience in specimen collection

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

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.