Lab Tech Assistant

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 Tech Assistant to perform sample processing and venipunctures, supporting a range of laboratory tests. This full-time position involves working under established procedures to ensure accurate specimen handling and quality patient care.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related laboratory experience; EKG experience and healthcare setting exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED is required.
• One year of experience as a phlebotomist, laboratory processor or laboratory assistant; enrollment in a Medical Technician program may substitute for experience.
• Working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes is preferred.
• Experience performing EKGs is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare or clinical laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests in accordance with CMS/CLIA, OSHA and state standards.
• Performs venipunctures and obtains/prepares blood specimens per Piedmont policies.
• Assists technical staff in non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lab Tech Assistant

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:
One (1) year of experience as a phlebotomist, laboratory processor or laboratory assistant. Current enrollment in a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician program may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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 Athens Regional Hospital

Position Information

Location

Athens, Georgia

Posted

11/11/2025

Type

Lab

Schedule

Full-Time

Job ID

10084