Lab Assistant, PRN - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare; Upatoi (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a Phlebotomy/The Laboratory Support technician to perform venipunctures, collect and prepare blood specimens, and assist the technical staff in non-clinical tasks. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and may prefer phlebotomy certification.

Prior healthcare or clinical lab exposure is advantageous, and participation in EKG procedures is a plus. The position is based at Piedmont Columbus Midtown and involves routine specimen handling within a busy

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School graduate or GED.
• Minimum experience: None.
• Minimum licensure/certification required by law: None.
• Additional qualifications: Phlebotomy certification preferred; basic knowledge of venipuncture/phlebotomy; experience in healthcare or clinical lab setting; experience performing EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests per CMS CLIA standards and applicable regulations.
• Performs venipunctures and collects/prepares blood specimens per Piedmont policies.
• Assists technical staff in non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

EKG

Laboratory procedures

Healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

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