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St. Joseph's/Candler

Lab Technical Assistant

Savannah, GA · On-site

$16.09/hr

Processes patient specimens using computerized systems. Collects blood and other specimens from ... Performs general lab duties Maintains working area in an organized and sanitary condition. Assists ...

St. Joseph's/Candler

Lab Technical Assistant

Savannah, GA · On-site

$16.09/hr

Processes patient specimens using computerized systems. Collects blood and other specimens from ... Performs general lab duties Maintains working area in an organized and sanitary condition. Assists ...

Kellton

Lab Technician

Atlanta, GA

$25/hr

This position will: * Assist in the testing/qualification of Adhesive, Ink and Writing System ... Product Development Process * Require the ability to work effectively with other chemists/engineers ...

Venteon

Lab Engineer

Conyers, GA · On-site

$115K/yr

... assist across divisions with Display Case, and Display Door Testing Projects as needs arise. This ... lab and process. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: * Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical ...

Summit Health

Lead Medical Assistant

Lithonia, GA · On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

... hiring process * Participate in patient care activities including but not limited to rooming, obtaining vital signs, patient histories, lab specimens, administering medications and vaccines

VillageMD

Lead Medical Assistant

Lithonia, GA

$15.50 - $20/hr

... hiring process * Participate in patient care activities including but not limited to rooming, obtaining vital signs, patient histories, lab specimens, administering medications and vaccines

VillageMD

Lead Medical Assistant

Lithonia, GA

$15.50 - $20/hr

... hiring process * Participate in patient care activities including but not limited to rooming, obtaining vital signs, patient histories, lab specimens, administering medications and vaccines

Northside Hospital Inc.

Lab Tech Assistant

Cumming, GA · On-site

Performs non-technical specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens from patients ... Clinical training in a Northside Hospital Lab, as part of the clinical rotations needed for ...

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What is the difference between Lab Processing Assistant vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab Processing AssistantLab Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory sciences
Work EnvironmentSupportive lab settings, handling sample preparationPerforming tests, analyzing samples, operating lab equipment
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, clinics, research labsMedical labs, research institutions, biotech companies

The main difference is that Lab Processing Assistants focus on sample preparation and support tasks, often requiring less formal education, while Lab Technicians perform more complex testing and analysis, usually with specialized training or certification. Both roles are essential in laboratory workflows but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Lab Technical Assistant

Lab Technical Assistant

St. Joseph's/Candler

Savannah, GA • On-site

$16.09/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

St. Joseph's/Candler Health System rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

  • Position Summary
    • Serves as primary link for customers to laboratory service. Performs patient registration, order entry and order review recommending appropriate process changes. Prints custom requisitions, dispatches couriers, distributes reports, answers client telephone inquiries, and processes requests for client supplies. Processes patient specimens using computerized systems. Collects blood and other specimens from neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Successfully performs capillary punctures, using sound judgement to make decisions about acceptability of sample type, volume, and integrity. Follows written guidelines for identifying patients and labeling specimens.  May be required to perform phlebotomy depending on location.  Performs general laboratory duties. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Participates in educational and training activities.
  • Education
    • Diploma - Preferred
  • Experience
    • 1 Year Phlebotomy - Preferred
    • Billing knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payers -Preferred
  • License & Certification
    • Phlebotomy Certification - Preferred
  • Core Job Functions
    • Organizes daily workload to achieve acceptable performance outcomes, recognizing weak areas and implementing appropriate resolution. Adapts readily to changes in workload and stressful situations, demonstrates confident and supportive behavior. Shows initiative to know where the focus is needed.        
    • People are greeted promptly and courteously, making every effort to always attempt to understand the customer’s needs and responds accordingly. Answers telephone queries courteously and efficiently.  Performs patient registration quickly and accurately utilizing Meditech or other applications to ensure proper billing and report routing.  Performs general lab duties Maintains working area in an organized and sanitary condition.  Assists in training new co-workers, documenting training.  Verify receipt of specimens into the proper areas of testing and placing appropriate samples onto instrumentation for testing.  Handling quality control issues with specimen integrity using established guidelines.   Assists Medical technologist with other specimen duties as assigned.         
    • Answers client inquiries accurately and professionally. Possesses knowledge of laboratory operations necessary to serve as a primary resource to clients/patients. Provides information regarding departmental policies, operations and procedures as requested, referring only non-routine requests. Interacts professionally and tactfully with internal and external customers. Recognizes client needs and responds effectively. May be expected to perform venipuncture.   
    • Coordinates and logs the efficient dispatch/routing couriers to ensure prompt pick-up of laboratory specimens. Performs appropriate quality checks in physician offices and upon receipt in laboratory, adhering to specimen handling procedures so that accurate results are obtained. Properly documents supply requests from clients, coordinates delivery and communicates with client if supplies will be delayed.
    • Verifies patient identification prior to specimen collection and properly labels specimen at bedside and chair side using standard method documented in procedure manual(s). Performs venipuncture an capillary collections on adults and children. Specimen collections, with actual collection times are verified within designated time frame.
    • Performs laboratory duties to include receiving, batching, and processing specimens, general lab stocking, temperature monitoring, quality assurance data collection, and performing laboratory testing within scope of duties.

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