Northside Hospital

Georgia nonprofit health system

Lab Tech Ass't - Nhdc

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeGainesville, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least six months of clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, or two years of experience in specimen collection, specimen processing, and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or healthcare delivery system, or at least a two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty is required.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
The ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing is required.
Sufficient finger sensation and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels are required.
Effective communication and good written and oral communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure that laboratory test requests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged to inpatients, outpatients, and institutional accounts.
Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
Perform non-technical specimen processing, preparation, and distribution of patient specimens.

Desired Qualifications

The ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design is preferred.
Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training are preferred.

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

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS;

Six (6) months clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR,
Two (2) years experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system OR,
Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health related specialty.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.

Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels.

Ability to communicate effectively, and must possess good written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED

Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology.

Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design.

Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.

Work Hours:

8a-5p

Weekend Requirements:

On-Call Requirements:

About the Company

Northside Hospital

Georgia nonprofit health system

Northside Hospital is a nonprofit health system providing hospital and outpatient care to communities across Atlanta and north Georgia. Its specialty services span maternity and newborn care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular medicine, surgery and emergency care, supported by a network of physicians and diagnostic services. Northside says its maternity service delivers more babies annually than any other community hospital in the United States; patients receive inpatient and ambulatory care through its hospitals and outpatient facilities. The system combines clinical services with research and community education, and traces its operating roots to the 1970 opening of its Atlanta flagship; its headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Founded: 1970

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