Lab Tech Assistant, WEO - Central Processing

Job Description

Overview :

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities : JOB PURPOSE :

Performs sample processing and exempt screening and monitoring tests in accordance with CMS (CLIA

’88), OSHA and other applicable regulatory, established standards as may be applicable. Performs

venipunctures, and obtains / prepares blood specimens in accordance with Piedmont policies and

procedures. Assists with both clinical and non-clinical tasks while working under the direct supervision

of a licensed medical technologist / technician to ensure that accurate, reliable results are generated by

the laboratory.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :

High School graduate or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

One (1) year of experience as a phlebotomist, laboratory processor or laboratory assistant. Current

enrollment in a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician program may be substituted for

experience.

MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :

None

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Basic knowledge of venipuncture / phlebotomy is preferred

Experience in performing EKGs is preferred

Experience working in healthcare or clinical laboratory setting is preferred

Working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes is preferred.

Business Unit : Name : Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr