Lab Tech Assistant, FT

Description:

Shift: Monday-Friday 3pm-11:30pm

Entity: Piedmont Cartersville

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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.

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.