Lab Tech Assistant

Piedmont Eastside

Full Time- Mon-Thursday- 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, rotating weekends and holidays

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.

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.