Phlebotomy & Lab Support Specialist

East Georgia Regional Medical Center; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Competitive salary and comprehensive |

Job summary

East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, equipment maintenance, and quality control. You will help with testing, labeling, data entry in LIS/EMR, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include collecting timed specimens, maintaining inventories, sanitizing workspaces, and collaborating with healthcare staff to ensure timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a laboratory assistant training or phlebotomy program.
• Alternatively 1-2 years of phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory, healthcare, or clinical setting.
• Experience with specimen processing, equipment, and quality control is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in routine tests per proper protocols.
• Prepare and process specimens with proper labeling and transport.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Perform finger sticks, venipunctures, and heel sticks per policy.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and proper handling of biohazards.
• Log procedures and specimen info in LIS/EMR accurately.
• Conduct quality control and QA tasks and support documentation.
• Stock supplies and manage inventory.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and spaces per guidelines.
• Assist with data collection and process improvement.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and departments for workflow.
• Verify patient identification using two identifiers at bedside.
• Collect timed specimens as ordered and complete tasks efficiently.
• Perform other duties and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Laboratory procedures

HIPAA awareness

Communication

Education

Laboratory assistant training or phlebotomy program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LIS

EMR

Lab equipment basics

Job description

East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support phlebotomy, specimen processing, equipment maintenance, and quality control. You will help with testing, labeling, data entry in LIS/EMR, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include collecting timed specimens, maintaining inventories, sanitizing workspaces, and collaborating with healthcare staff to ensure timely patient care.