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Lab Technical Assistant - Phlebotomy

Northside Hospital

Atlanta, GAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 6 days agoVerified open today
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Atlanta, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Phlebotomy Certification

Job overview

Northside Hospital, an award‑winning, state‑of‑the‑art health system in Atlanta, continuously expands its care reach, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals. The Lab Technical Assistant – Phlebotomy role supports laboratory operations, specimen collection, and data handling to ensure accurate testing for inpatients and outpatients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Laboratory TerminologyComputer SystemsPublic RelationsIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationAccurate Specimen HandlingFine Finger SensationVisual Vessel LocationEffective CommunicationPhlebotomy Certification

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent EducationClinical Training in Approved Phlebotomy Training ProgramTwo‑Year Degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Health‑Related SpecialtyTwo Years Experience in Specimen Collections, Processing and RequisitioningClinical Training in Northside Hospital LabValid Phlebotomy CertificationPass Color‑Acuity Screening Test

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

  • 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: 600-1430 Weekend Requirements: Yes