Lab Assistant, PRN - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Pine Mountain Valley (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a qualified phlebotomist to join our on-site laboratory team. You will perform sample processing, venipunctures, and prepare blood specimens in line with Piedmont policies and applicable regulatory standards.

Preferred candidates hold phlebotomy certification and have working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes, with experience in healthcare or laboratory settings and EKG capability advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School or GED.
• Minimum experience: None.
• Minimum licensure/certification required by law: None.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Basic knowledge of venipuncture/phlebotomy preferred.
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes preferred.
• Experience performing EKGs preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or clinical lab setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests per CMS CLIA and Georgia DCH standards.
• Performs venipunctures and prepares blood specimens according to Piedmont policies.
• Assists technical staff with non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Clinical lab processes

EKG experience

Healthcare setting experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

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