Lab Tech Assistant, Weekends

Piedmont Healthcare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total benefits and rewards

Wellness programs

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Athens, Georgia, is seeking a qualified individual to perform sample processing, venipunctures, and assist technical staff. The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in a laboratory setting. Knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and EKG experience are preferred. Join a supportive team focused on exceptional patient outcomes and career growth.

Qualifications

• One 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

• Perform sample processing and monitoring tests per regulatory standards.
• Perform venipunctures and prepare blood specimens according to policies.
• Assist technical staff in non-clinical tasks.

Skills

Clinical laboratory processes knowledge

Experience performing EKGs

Experience in healthcare or clinical laboratory

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 youll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. Youll 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 : Name: Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr