Laboratory Technical Assistant, Phlebotomy

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is hiring a phlebotomist to collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients and to manage associated lab data systems and charges. The role requires solid phlebotomy training or certification and attention to detail in specimen processing.

Candidates should have high school level education or higher, with preferred experience in a clinical laboratory setting and solid communication skills. Color-acuity testing is required for all applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education.
• Clinical training in a phlebotomy program, OR.
• Two-year degree in a health-related field, OR two years’ experience in specimen collection/processing.
• Clinical lab training in a Northside Hospital Lab as part of education requirements.
• Hold a valid phlebotomy certification.
• Color-acuity screening test required for all applicants.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Specimen handling

Color acuity

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

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:

600-1430

Weekend Requirements:

Yes