Lead, Lab Tech Assistant

Northside Hospital Inc. • Duluth, GA

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About The Position

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, continually growing healthcare organization. The Lead, Lab Tech Assistant is responsible for assigning all duties and tasks performed by Laboratory Technical Assistants. As necessary, the position performs specimen collection and processing for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role also assists with laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations, and charges for all accounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following: six months of clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program; two years of experience in specimen collections, specimen processing, and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or healthcare delivery system; or at least a two-year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health-related specialty.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and apply accurate procedures in specimen handling and clerical processing.
• Sufficient finger sensation and visual ability to locate patients’ blood vessels.
• Effective communication skills, including good written and oral communication.
• Color vision acuity required to safely perform the position’s duties.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assign all duties and tasks performed by Laboratory Technical Assistants.
• Perform specimen collection and processing for patients across neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups as necessary.
• Assist with laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure proper ordering, cancellations, and charges for all accounts.

What This Job Offers

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