What are the responsibilities and job description for the LAB TECH ASSISTANT position at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center?
Description :
Piedmont Eastside, Full Time Days
Shift : Fri, Sat, Sun 6 : 00 AM-6 : 30 PM
PEM laboratory is dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic services to support patient care at our North and South Campus. PEM laboratory is equipped with advanced technology in every department within the lab such as hematology, blood bank, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, and pathology services. The laboratory is staffed by a multi-cultural team of highly skilled professionals like Pathologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Histologist, Laboratory Tech Assistant and Laboratory Assistant. PEM lab is designed to handle the needs of a busy hospital environment, ensuring timely and accurate results to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment for outpatient and inpatient care. With a focus on quality control and patient safety, PEM laboratory supports the hospital's commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare.
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.
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 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.
