Laboratory Technical Assistant - Outpatient

Northside Hospital; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Phlebotomy Specialist to collect specimens, ensure correct test orders, and support inpatient and outpatient lab workflows. The role requires phlebotomy training and color-vision screening, with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

You will handle data entry and specimen processing while contributing to accurate billing and timely results. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED (or higher) and relevant health-science education or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education.
• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy program or related degree.
• Two years’ experience in specimen collections or related lab work, or valid Phlebotomy Certification.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment for test orders, cancellations and charges.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs non-technical specimen processing and distribution of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Color vision

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in chemical/physical/biological science or health-related specialty

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.