Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist, Days

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Athens, Georgia, is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist for day shift. The role supports specimen processing, venipuncture, and non-clinical tasks in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Required is a GED; no experience required with 1 year preferred. EKG experience and healthcare or clinical laboratory exposure are preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• GED required for the role.
• No experience required; 1 year preferred.
• Experience performing EKGs preferred.
• Healthcare or clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample processing and exempt screening per CMS CLIA and OSHA standards.
• Performs venipunctures and prepares blood specimens; assists technical staff with non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Healthcare experience

Education

GED

Job description

Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist, Days

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities:

Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests in accordance with CMS (CLIA '88), OSHA and other applicable regulatory, established standards as may be applicable. Performs venipunctures at entities where applicable, and obtains/prepares blood specimens in accordance with Piedmont policies and procedures. Assists technical staff in non-clinical tasks.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of experience as a phlebotomist Preferred
• Experience in performing EKGs Preferred
• Experience working in healthcare or clinical laboratory setting Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ASPT, NCA or equivalent agency Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital

Position Information

Location

Athens, Georgia

Posted

07/07/2026

Type

Lab

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

20776