Lead Lab Tech

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technician Assistant to contribute to patient care through specimen collection and processing for a wide age range. You will support lab data systems, ensure accurate ordering and billing, and work in a fast-paced environment.

The role includes working 10pm-6:30am with every third weekend coverage, requiring solid attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with phlebotomy training or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Color vision acuity required and color-acuity screening must be passed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assignment of duties for the Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Perform specimen collection and processing for neonate to geriatric patients as needed.
• Assist in handling laboratory data systems to ensure proper ordering and billing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Color vision

Education

Phlebotomy training program

Two-year degree in science/health field

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.

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

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:

10pm-630am

Weekend Requirements:

Yes