Northside Hospital

Georgia nonprofit health system

Lab Tech Assistant - Specimen processing

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent education (GED), or post-secondary education.
Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, or at least a two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty, or two years of experience in specimen collection, specimen processing, and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or healthcare delivery system, or clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab as part of required high school- or college-level clinical rotations, or a valid, verifiable phlebotomy certification.
Submit to and pass a color-acuity screening test.

Responsibilities

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

Desired Qualifications

Use and understand medical laboratory terminology.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer systems and design.
Have public relations skills and service delivery training.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
Have sufficient finger sensation and visual ability to locate patients’ blood vessels.
Communicate effectively and possess good written and oral communication skills.

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 education (GED) or post-secondary 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.

PREFERRED

Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology.

Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design.

Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.

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.

Work Hours:

6a - 2:30p

Weekend Requirements:

Yes

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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