Medical Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Results

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Grady Health System in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Assistant to perform specimen processing and distribution for analysis by a Medical Technologist after confirming patient identification.

You will provide specimen collection information to providers and communicate test results in accordance with standard clinical laboratory procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to procedures, and teamwork within the lab.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to follow laboratory procedures and occasionally function autonomously.
• Exposure to Clinical Laboratory procedures, personal computer functions, and laboratory information systems required.
• Understanding of Clinical Laboratory test accessioning, specimen collection and processing, and result retrieval and reporting principals.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing and distribution in preparation for analysis by a Medical Technologist after confirming patient identification.
• Provides specimen collection information and any applicable special instructions to providers.
• Communicates test results to appropriate individuals in accordance with standard clinical laboratory procedure.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Grady Health System in Atlanta is seeking a Technical Assistant to perform specimen processing and distribution for analysis by a Medical Technologist after confirming patient identification.

You will provide specimen collection information to providers and communicate test results in accordance with standard clinical laboratory procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to procedures, and teamwork within the lab.