Lab Assistant, PRN
Job Number: 1096171
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital - Jasper, Georgia
Shift/Schedule: PRN
Description
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.
Requirements
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.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
Excellence at Work
Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™-- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.