Lead Lab Tech

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta area is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant to support specimen collection and processing for patients across ages. You'll assist in data entry, ordering, cancellations, and charges within the lab information systems.

The role requires accuracy, color vision, and ability to work in a team on a night shift. Work hours are Sun through Thu, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, every third weekend; weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with phlebotomy training or two years of specimen collection/processing experience or a two-year science/health-related degree.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assignment of all duties and tasks performed by the Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Performs specimen collection and processing for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as needed.
• Assists in handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges for all accounts.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Attention to detail

Color vision

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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

Responsible for the assignment of all duties and tasks performed by the Laboratory Technical Assistant. As necessary, performs specimen collection and processing for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Assists in handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges for all accounts.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:1. High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS; a. Six (6) months clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR b. Two (2) years experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system or, c. Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health related specialty. 2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 3. Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing. 4. Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, and must possess good written and oral communication skills. 6. Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties of this position. 7. All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test. PREFERRED:1. Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design. 3. Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.

Work Hours

Sun - Thur. 10p - 630a every third weekend

10pm-630am

Weekend Requirements

Yes