Lead Lab Assistant - Midtown

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

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is seeking a skilled phlebotomy technician to join our hospital laboratory team in Columbus, GA. You will oversee phlebotomy and specimen processing, serving as the technical expert for collection and coordinating activities with lab staff to ensure safe, timely samples.

Required is a GED or high school diploma and at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience; hospital experience is preferred. Phlebotomy certification through ASCP/ASPT/NCA or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 2 years phlebotomy experience or as a lab processor/ lab assistant required.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• CPT - Phlebotomy Certification through ASCP, ASPT, NCA or equivalent agency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee phlebotomy and specimen processing services.
• Serve as the technical expert in phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Coordinate phlebotomy and lab assistant activities to ensure timely, safe specimen collection and processing according to established collection protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Hospital lab experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy Certification (ASCP/ASPT/NCA)

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 the oversight of phlebotomy and specimen processing services. Serves as the technical expert in phlebotomy and specimen collection. Coordinates phlebotomy and lab assistant activities to ensure timely, safe, efficient specimen collection and processing according to established collection protocols.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of phlebotomy experience and/or lab processor or lab assistant Required
• Experience working in a hospital Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ASPT, NCA or equivalent agency Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Midtown