Lab Assistant I — Phlebotomy

Job overview

The Lab Assistant I works onsite at SouthCoast Health’s Chatham Center location in Savannah, GA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports laboratory procedures ordered by providers and patient-centered care at SouthCoast Health. The position contributes to accurate and timely testing by collecting and processing specimens, performing phlebotomy and laboratory tests, maintaining quality controls and records, and communicating with patients and clinical colleagues. It follows applicable OSHA and CLIA requirements and laboratory procedures.

What you'll do

• Identify patients
• perform venipuncture and capillary punctures
• label specimens and conduct laboratory tests
• maintain patient and accession logs
• follow OSHA and CLIA standards
• complete reference laboratory requisitions and billing procedures
• handle and prepare samples
• perform maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, and sample analysis
• review and report results
• document provider orders and results
• and consult the Medical Technologist or Lab Director when questions arise.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lab assistant i

phlebotomy

savannah ga

southcoast health

specimen collection

venipuncture

laboratory testing

osha

clia

bls/cpr required

patient care

quality control

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required; current BLS/CPR certification required. Phlebotomy experience, an accredited phlebotomy program, and relevant licensure or certification are preferred.

About the employer

SouthCoast Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.