Lab Technical Assistant "New grads encouraged to apply"
Northside Hospital
Lab Technical Assistant "New grads encouraged to apply"
Northside Hospital
Posted 20 days ago
Full Time
Atlanta, Georgia
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The Lab Technical Assistant manages laboratory data collection systems and ensures tests are properly ordered and charged. They are also responsible for performing specimen collection, preparation, and distribution for both inpatients and outpatients.
Qualifications
You have a high school diploma or equivalent and clinical training in an approved phlebotomy program, or a relevant two-year degree or two years of experience. You must also pass a color acuity screening test to be considered for this role.
Must Have Skills for ATS
phlebotomy
specimen collection
color acuity screening
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
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 (EX:7AM-7PM):
600-1430Weekend Requirements:
YesNorthside Hospital
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