Specimen Processor- Evenings 2:30p-11p Full Time
Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc Athens, GA Full-Time
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NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Improving the health of our community in all we do
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit community health system on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through four hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder and Dahlonega – with a total of more than 700 beds and more than 1,100 medical staff members representing more than 50 specialties. NGHS also encompasses Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, a multi-specialty group with more than 65 locations, and The Heart Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, a cardiology practice with more than 15 locations.
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) offers a comprehensive benefits program, which provides flexibility for employees’ diverse and changing needs. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and 401K with match.
NGHS also offers tuition reimbursement for employees who are interested in advancing or continuing their education. We reimburse up to $5,500 per degree program, which is pro-rated for part-time employees.
At NGHS, health and well-being have always been cornerstones for our patients as well as our employees. That’s why we offer valuable resources and programs to encourage and support a healthy lifestyle.
What does this mean for you? With NGHS’ health and welfare benefits, you and your family have the opportunity to:
• Stay healthy with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Enjoy tax savings with flexible spending accounts and health savings account
• Experience the security and peace of mind with Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage
NGHS is currently seeking a Specimen Processor in Gainesville
Full Time; 2:30pm-11:00pm with roatitng weekends
Job Summary: A semi-technical position that services several functions in the clinical laboratory.  Duties are multi-varied and include a variety of invasive/sterile procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limits to: ensuring the validity and integrity of clinical specimens, ensuring doctors’ orders are executed correctly, special specimen handling for esoteric testing, handling and processing of legal specimens, lab report generation and distribution, etc.  Very fast paced environment with frequent subjection to a variety of bio-hazards.  Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures
Minimum Requirements:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Three years of continuous employment as a lab assistant preferred. Bilingual skills are a plus.
Physical Demands
• Occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs
• Occasional kneeling/stooping/bending
• Occasional standing/walking
• Occasional pushing/pulling
• Occasional intensive work, requires reading, writing, & talking
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
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• Clinical Works
• Medical Laboratory
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