Lead, Lab Tech Assistant

Northside Hospital; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Technical Assistant to oversee duties, collect and process specimens across patient age groups, and support lab data systems. The role emphasizes accuracy in specimen handling, teamwork, and clear communication to ensure proper ordering and invoicing.

Strong color vision is required, with a screening test mandated. The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent with phlebotomy training or related experience, or a two-year science

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, plus training or experience as specified.
• Two-year degree in science or health-related field preferred as alternative qualification.
• Phlebotomy experience and color vision are essential for the role.

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year degree in chemical, physical, or 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.

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.

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.