Lab Assistant: Rapid Lab Results & Comprehensive Benefits

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

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.