Phlebotomist
Piedmont Athens Regional
Athens, GA
$11-77/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care316 beds
Pay
Description
Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist
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:
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 at entities where applicable, and obtains/prepares blood specimens in accordance with Piedmont policies and procedures. Assists technical staff in non-clinical tasks.
Qualifications:
Education- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
Work Experience
- No experience required Required
- 1 year of experience as a phlebotomist Preferred
- Experience in performing EKGs Preferred
- Experience working in healthcare or clinical laboratory setting Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- None Required
- CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification Phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ASPT, NCA or equivalent agency Preferred
Business Unit : Company Name:
Piedmont Athens Regional HospitalFacility
Piedmont Athens Regional
3 nurses recommend working with Piedmont Athens Regional
- Short Term Acute Care
- 316 beds
Employer
Perm Staff Jobs
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