Lab Assistant

Patient First; Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability, Life and Long Term care

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer)

Paid Annual Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Emergency Leave Bank

Overtime Pay

Holiday Pay

Double time for holidays worked

Discounted medical treatment

Recruitment bonus

Patient Care Performance bonus

Weekend bonus

Job summary

Patient First is seeking a Lab Technician to perform quality laboratory analyses, collect specimens, and support patient care teams. The role emphasizes rapid, accurate test results and strict safety/compliance adherence.

You will work in a team environment, handling multiple tasks, ordering supplies, and communicating effectively with nurses and physicians to ensure timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and a high school graduate.
• Knowledge of laboratory principles and waived testing.
• Ability to produce rapid, reliable laboratory results during high volume.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and rapid lab results with proper procedures and safety.
• Follow specimen collection, handling, and processing procedures and document results.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document activities under supervision.
• Electronically order lab supplies as directed.
• Notify healthcare staff when patient is ready for exam and relay lab/x-ray questions.
• Adhere to corrective action policies and document actions.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems affecting test performance and report to supervisor.
• Receive and distribute lab supplies as needed.
• Support nurses and physicians in patient care and treatment tasks.
• Foster teamwork and maintain a positive professional atmosphere in interactions.

Skills

Lab procedures

Venipuncture

Quality control

Specimen handling

Safety procedures

Communication with nurses/doctors

Teamwork

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Lab training or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Venipuncture equipment

Job description

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing quality and rapid lab results involving knowledge of laboratory analyses, proper procedures, work equipment, and safety procedures;
• Following the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as for test analyses, reporting, and record maintenance of test results;
• Adhering to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documenting all quality control activities and maintenance under the supervision of the Lab Technician on duty;
• Electronically ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed;
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs;
• Adhering to the established corrective action policies and procedures of the laboratory whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance and documenting those actions;
• Identifying and troubleshooting problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results either by correcting the problem or notifying the Lab Technician on duty, Lab Supervisor, or Lab Consultant;
• Receiving and distributing lab supplies as needed;
• Adhering to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA;
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care;
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner;
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere;
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions;
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee must be 18 years of age or older;
• High school graduate or equivalent. Must have knowledge of laboratory principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform waived testing;
• Ability to produce rapid, reliable, quality laboratory results during periods of high volume (100 or more patients per day);
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and take initiative based on varying volume and dynamic situations;
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation;
• Proficiency in performing venipuncture, finger stick collections, and drug screens;
• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4-7 hours at a time);
• Must be able to lift moderately heavy to heavy items (20 to 50 pounds);
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00, depending on experience.

Benefits And Other Compensation

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Bonuses include:
• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)