Lab Assistant, PRN - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Fortson (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown seeks a skilled Phlebotomist to perform sample processing, venipuncture, and blood specimen preparation in a compliant clinical lab environment. You will support technical staff and help ensure accurate testing workflows.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED, with preferred phlebotomy certification and knowledge of lab processes; EKG experience is a plus, supporting patient care across the Piedmont healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of venipuncture/phlebotomy preferred.
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes preferred.
• Experience performing EKGs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests in accordance with CMS (CLIA) and other applicable standards.
• Performs venipunctures and prepares blood specimens according to Piedmont procedures.
• Assists technical staff with non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

EKG administration

Venipuncture

Clinical lab knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ASCP/ASPT/NCA certification preferred

Job description

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

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests in accordance with CMS (CLIA ?88), OSHA and the Georgia Department of Community Health and other applicable regulatory, established standards as may be applicable. Performs venipunctures, and obtains/prepares blood specimens in accordance with Piedmont policies and procedures. Assists technical staff in non-clinical tasks.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: High School graduate or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: None

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: None

Additional Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ASPT, NCA or equivalent agency is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of venipuncture/phlebotomy is preferred.
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes is preferred.
• Experience in performing EKGs is preferred.
• Experience working in healthcare or clinical laboratory setting is preferred.

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown