Lead, Lab Tech Assistant

Northside Hospital Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. seeks a Laboratory Technical Assistant with responsibilities including assigning duties, specimen collection and processing across patient age groups, and support for lab data systems. The role requires solid communication skills and color vision acuity.

Color-acuity screening is required for applicants. The position offers an evening shift (3pm-11:30pm) and a collaborative team environment at Northside Hospital, Atlanta area, with opportunities to grow in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS training or relevant experience.
• 6 months training in an approved phlebotomy program, OR 2 years experience in specimen collection/processing.
• Alternatively, a 2-year degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or health-related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assign duties and tasks for the Laboratory Technical Assistant.
• Collect and process specimens for neonate to geriatric patients as needed.
• Assist in handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Color vision

Color-acuity screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months phlebotomy training OR 2 years specimen collection experience

2-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or health-related 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.

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:

3pm-11:30pm