Laboratory Technical Assistant

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.
Northside Hospital Gwinnett (Lawrenceville) is looking for several great employees to fill Lab Tech Assistant (LTA) jobs. Please join us for our in-person event on Thursday, October 8th from 10am – 1pm.
Shifts Available
GWINNETT:
• Day:
• (7:00am – 3:30pm) Mon - Fri with rotating weekends (80hrs every two weeks)
• (6:00am - 6:30pm) Every other weekend Sat & Sun (24hrs every two weeks)
• (4:00am - 12:30pm) Every other Sat & Sun (16hrs every two weeks)
• Evening:
• (11:00pm – 7:30pm) Mon - Fri no weekends (48hrs every two weeks)
• (11:00am - 11:30pm) Weekend plan Fri - Sun (72hrs every two weeks)
• Night:
• (10:00pm - 6:30am) Mon - Fri with rotating weekends (80hrs every two weeks)
• (10:30pm - 7:00am) Mon - Fri with rotating weekends (80hrs every two weeks)

The Event will be held at:
Location will be provided once RSVPs are confirmed.
To RSVP, please apply to this position so that we know to expect you! Please also bring a copy of your updated resume to the event.
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:
7a - 330p with rotating weekends
Weekend Requirements:
Yes- Rotating Basis
On-Call Requirements:
No