Lab Tech Assistant

Piedmont Healthcare; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their team. The role involves processing samples, performing venipunctures, and assisting with various laboratory tasks under supervision. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience or be enrolled in a related program. The work environment emphasizes quality control and patient safety to ensure timely diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a phlebotomist, laboratory processor, or laboratory assistant.
• Current enrollment in a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician program may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs sample processing, venipunctures, and prepares blood specimens under supervision.
• Assists with clinical and non-clinical laboratory tasks to ensure accurate results.

Skills

Basic knowledge of venipuncture/phlebotomy

Experience in performing EKGs

Working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes

Education

High School graduate or GED

Job description

Description:

Piedmont Eastside

Shift: F,S,S, 6AM-6: 30 PM

PEM laboratory is dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic services to support patient care at our North and South Campus. PEM laboratory is equipped with advanced technology in every department within the lab such as hematology, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, and pathology services. The laboratory is staffed by a multi-cultural team of highly skilled professionals like Pathologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histologist, Laboratory Tech Assistant and Laboratory Assistant. PEM lab is designed to handle the needs of a busy hospital environment, ensuring timely and accurate results to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment for outpatient and inpatient care. With a focus on quality control and patient safety, PEM laboratory supports the hospital's commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests in accordance with CMS (CLIA 88), OSHA 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 with both clinical and non-clinical tasks while working under the direct supervision of a licensed medical technologist/ technician to ensure that accurate, reliable results are generated by the laboratory.

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:
Basic knowledge of venipuncture/phlebotomy is preferred
Experience in performing EKGs is preferred
Experience working in healthcare or clinical laboratory setting is preferred
Working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes is preferred.