Lab Tech Assistant Lead
Northside Hospital Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (Duluth, GA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Northside Hospital, a leading health system in Georgia, is seeking a Lab Tech Assistant Lead to manage laboratory technical assistants and oversee specimen collection and processing for diverse patient populations. The role ensures accurate data handling and billing within a state-of-the-art clinical environment.
Skills
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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
Responsible for the assignment of all duties and tasks performed by the Laboratory Technical Assistant. As necessary, performs specimen collection and processing for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Assists in handling laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations and charges for all accounts.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:1. High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS; a. Six (6) months clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR b. Two (2) years experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system or, c. Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health related specialty. 2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 3. Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing. 4. Must have sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, and must possess good written and oral communication skills. 6. Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties of this position. 7. All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test. PREFERRED:1. Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design. 3. Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.