Medical Lab Tech, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Henry Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform testing on patients of all ages under supervision, ensuring accurate and timely results while maintaining professional proficiency. The role supports CMS standards and quality control within a collaborative care environment.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree or GED with relevant certification requirements as outlined by the Georgia Department of Community Health, and at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• Education: GED or Associate's degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology, or life/biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology).
• Work Experience: 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: GA DCH required certifications (MLT, CLT, ASCP, AMT, AAB) with provisional option for 18 months to complete exam.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing on patients of all ages under supervision with competency.
• Interprets and analyzes results accurately and timely.
• Works within CMS guidelines and maintains professional knowledge.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Specimen handling

Quality control

Education

GED

Associate'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:

Performs testing which requires limited skill and responsibility and a minimal exercise of independent judgment for which the technician has demonstrated competency. Under supervision as defined by CMS, performs general tests on patients of all ages which regularly require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology, or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as one of the following according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required
• MLT - Medical Technician - Certified from ASCP or
• Licensed Clinical Lab Technologist Certification as an AMT (American Medical Technologists) or
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist clinical laboratory technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) or
• A person who recently moved to the state of Georgia or who has recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as a technologist or technician for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to complete an approved qualifying examination successfully. AAB provisional certification not accepted Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Henry Hospital