Lab Technical Assistant
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Job overview
Northside Hospital is hiring a Lab Technical Assistant. Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing healthcare provider. The organization is constantly expanding the quality and reach of its care to patients and communities, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals. This role involves handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment, performing specimen collection procedures, and processing and distributing specimens.
Key focus areas include Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment, Ensure requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged, and Perform specimen collection procedures for inpatients and outpatients.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent Education (GED) Or Post-Secondary Education, Clinical Training In An Approved Phlebotomy Training Program, and Two Year Degree In Chemical, Physical, Or Biological Science Or A Health-Related Specialty. Important skills include Communication and Oral Communication. Preferred (not required): Medical Laboratory Terminology, Computer Systems, Public Relations Skills, and Service Delivery Training.
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Full 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
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High school diploma or equivalent education (GED) or post-secondary education
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Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR,
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Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty, OR
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Two (2) years’ experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system., OR
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Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab, as part of the clinical rotations needed for education requirements (high school or college level), OR
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Hold a valid, verifiable Phlebotomy Certification
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All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.
PREFERRED
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Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology.
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Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design.
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Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
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Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels.
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Ability to communicate effectively and must possess good written and oral communication skills.
Work Hours: 10:30p-7a Weekend Requirements: Yes
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