Clinical Lab Support & Phlebotomy Specialist

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Marietta, GA is seeking a lab support specialist under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager. The role includes HIS/LIS data entry, specimen receipt, microbiology processing, loading samples on lab automation, and phlebotomy.

You will ensure specimen quality, resolve order discrepancies, communicate with patients and providers, and support multiple lab areas as needed. Strong attention to accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy or laboratory processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle HIS/LIS data entry and troubleshooting.
• Provide customer service to patients and health care providers.
• Process specimens, prepare for transport to reference labs.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Operate lab automation and manage pre-analytical processes.
• Maintain PPE, safety, and infection control guidelines.
• Assist in other lab areas as workload requires.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Detail oriented

Data entry

Typing 40 wpm

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED General

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Marietta, GA is seeking a lab support specialist under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager. The role includes HIS/LIS data entry, specimen receipt, microbiology processing, loading samples on lab automation, and phlebotomy.

You will ensure specimen quality, resolve order discrepancies, communicate with patients and providers, and support multiple lab areas as needed. Strong attention to accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines is essential.