Clinical Lab Assistant — Impactful Lab Support

Luminis Health; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Holidays/Disability/Life/AD&D

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Luminis Health is seeking a Laboratory Support role to assist technical staff in delivering medical laboratory information for diagnosis and treatment. The position involves specimen collection and processing, solution-oriented process improvements, and accurate patient registration within the hospital system.

The role emphasizes safe laboratory practices, QC, and collaboration across departments, with potential travel to multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience in an acute care facility in a similar role.
• ASCP certification (MLA or PBT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes process improvement and ownership of outcomes.
• Maintains safe, clean lab by following procedures and disposing waste per guidelines.
• Manages inter- and intra-departmental workflows to ensure smooth handoffs.
• Maintains lab supplies inventory and orders as needed.
• Registers patients in the Hospital Information System and processes test orders.
• Prepares specimens and processes for testing, including sample handling and labeling.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and performs routine QC.

Skills

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Luminis Health is seeking a Laboratory Support role to assist technical staff in delivering medical laboratory information for diagnosis and treatment. The position involves specimen collection and processing, solution-oriented process improvements, and accurate patient registration within the hospital system.

The role emphasizes safe laboratory practices, QC, and collaboration across departments, with potential travel to multiple sites as needed.