Lab Technical Assistant - Microbiology

Northside Hospital • Cumming, GA

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About The Position

The Lab Technical Assistant - Microbiology supports laboratory operations by managing laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure laboratory test requests are properly ordered, cancelled, and charged to inpatients, outpatients, and institutional accounts. The role also performs specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, along with non-technical specimen processing, preparation, and distribution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), or post-secondary education.
• Clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program; or 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 laboratory as part of educational clinical rotations; or a valid, verifiable phlebotomy certification.
• Must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening test.

Nice To Haves

• 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 independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
• Sufficient feeling in fingers and visual ability to locate patients' blood vessels.
• Effective communication skills, including good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED