Laboratory Technical Assistant - Outpatient

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. You will collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients, prepare and process samples, and help ensure accurate billing and testing orders.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, completion of an approved phlebotomy program (or related science degree), and certification or equivalent experience; color-acuity screening is required. Join a patient-centered team dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or post-secondary education.
• Clinical phlebotomy training, or a two-year science/health field degree, or two years of specimen-related experience.
• Phlebotomy Certification (preferred/required).
• Color-Acuity screening Test required for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Handles data collection systems and equipment to ensure tests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens.

Skills

Color-Acuity screening

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or health-related specialty

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:

800-1630

Weekend Requirements:

Yes