Medical Lab Scientist, Nights - Northside

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Northside is seeking a Medical Technologist to independently perform laboratory procedures and testing across patient ages, applying trained competency and professional standards. The role requires MT certification and GA state licensing as applicable, with preferred bachelor’s degree in a life/biological science.

No explicit experience is required, but a supervised clinical year is favored. Certifications and state requirements must be met for hire.

Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED plus sufficient college/technical training to satisfy MT certification requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science or life/biological science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs laboratory procedures and testing for patients of all ages with accuracy and timeliness.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED + college/technical courses for MT testing/certification

Bachelor’s Degree in clinical laboratory science or life/biological science

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.

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