Medical Lab Scientist

Piedmont-Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare in Columbus, GA seeks a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory testing across patient ages with proven competency. You will execute, interpret, and analyze procedures, and guide technical work in the absence of a supervisor.

Requirements include an accredited GED plus clinical training or a Bachelor’s in a life/biological science, and 3 years in a clinical lab. ASCP/AMT/AAB certification is expected upon hire, with state requirements ensuring licensure.

Qualifications

• GED with college/technical training to satisfy testing/certification requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or life sciences preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Certification as MT/MLS by ASCP/AMT/AAB per state regulations, required upon hire or within specified period.
• Georgia residents may be temporarily classified as technologists for up to 18 months to complete exam.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs laboratory procedures for which trained and competent.
• Performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages accurately and timely.
• Oversees technical activities in absence of lead or supervisor.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Clinical testing

Education

GED + college courses

Bachelor's in life science

Tools

ASCP/AMT/AAB certification

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Independently performs laboratory procedures for which the technologist has been trained and demonstrated competency. Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting and/or analyzing, in an accurate and timely manner. In addition, oversees the technical activities of the section or department in the absence of the lead or supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus a sufficient number of college and/or technical school courses and clinical training to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency. Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years in a clinical laboratory setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required or
• A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia may be temporarily classified as technologists for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination. within 1-1/2 Yrs Required
• AAB provisional certification not accepted

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Midtown