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Northside Hospital

Lab Tech Asst - NHDC

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What they do

A Laboratory Specimen Processor catalogs specimens in a medical laboratory for use by other health care workers, including laboratory technicians, nurses, and physicians. Specimens can include blood samples, bacteria cultures, and even organs. Receives specimens, enters specimen data into a computer system, prepares samples for further laboratory analysis, and transports specimens to other labs and clinical departments.

$37,212 / year median in Georgia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

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. 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.
REQUIRED
High school diploma or equivalent, PLUS; Six (6) months clinical training in an approved phlebotomy training program, OR, Two (2) years experience in specimen collections, specimen processing and specimen requisitioning for a clinical laboratory or health care delivery system OR, Hold at least a two (2) year degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or a health related specialty. 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.
PREFERRED
Ability to use and understand medical laboratory terminology. Demonstrated knowledge of computer systems and design. Demonstrated public relations skills and service delivery training.