Lab Tech Assistant

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Georgia is seeking a phlebotomy professional to join our clinical laboratory team. You will perform blood collection, specimen processing, and support the lab staff to ensure accurate patient results.

The role requires strong attention to safety, good communication, and adherence to CMS/CLIA standards; EKG experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience as phlebotomist or lab assistant; MT/MLT programs may substitute.
• No licensure required by law.
• Knowledge of clinical lab processes; EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample processing and monitoring tests per CMS/CLIA standards.
• Performs venipunctures and prepares blood specimens per Piedmont procedures.
• Assists technical staff with non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Clinical laboratory knowledge

Education

High School diploma / 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: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