Phlebotomy & Lab Support Technician

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a phlebotomist to collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients, manage specimens, and support accurate test ordering and billing processes. You will work within the hospital lab alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a phlebotomy certification or clinical training, strong color-acuity screening, and the ability to work independently or in a team to ensure timely specimen handling and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR
• Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty, OR
• Two (2) years' experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system., OR
• Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab, as part of the clinical rotations needed for education requirements (high school or college level), OR
• Hold a valid, verifiable Phlebotomy Certification
• All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.

Responsibilities

• Handles laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure that requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged to all inpatients, outpatients, and institutional accounts.
• Performs specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
• Performs non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens from patients.

Skills

Color acuity

Public relations

Laboratory terminology

Teamwork

Communication skills

Blood vessel localization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year degree in science/health field

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a phlebotomist to collect specimens from inpatients and outpatients, manage specimens, and support accurate test ordering and billing processes. You will work within the hospital lab alongside a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has a phlebotomy certification or clinical training, strong color-acuity screening, and the ability to work independently or in a team to ensure timely specimen handling and patient care.