Medical Lab Scientist, Nights - Northside

Piedmont Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist for night shift at Northside in Columbus, GA. The role performs laboratory procedures and testing across age groups with independence and competency.

Candidates should have an ASCP/AMT/AAB equivalent certification, a qualifying education, and Georgia regulatory eligibility. This full-time position offers the benefits and growth opportunities typical of Piedmont’s laboratory services.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED plus clinical training to satisfy testing and certification as a medical technologist
• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or life/biological science preferred
• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist per certifying bodies required by Georgia regulations
• Recent move or exam completion may allow temporary technologist/technician status for 18 months to complete qualifying exam

Responsibilities

• Independently performs laboratory procedures and testing on patients of all ages
• Executes, interprets and analyzes laboratory results in an accurate and timely manner

Education

High School Diploma or GED plus clinical training to satisfy testing/certification as medical technologist

Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or life sciences

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist, Nights - Northside

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.

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

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory Preferred

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 or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologists or technicians 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 Northside