Lab Assistant

Patient First; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Leave

Volunteer Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Overtime Pay

Holiday Pay

Discounted Care

Recruitment Bonus

Care Performance Bonus

Weekend Bonus

Job summary

Patient First seeks a Lab Technician to deliver rapid lab results, manage specimen handling, and assist clinicians with patient care. You will follow lab procedures, perform venipuncture and drug screens, and maintain safety standards as part of a busy, patient-centered team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to multitask in high-volume settings, and proficiency with laboratory instrumentation. Centrally located positions with eligibility for benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school graduate or equivalent with knowledge of laboratory principles and waived testing.
• Ability to produce rapid, reliable lab results during high volume.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Knowledge to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and drug screens.
• Able to sit, stand and walk for long periods.
• Able to lift 20–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Providing quality and rapid lab results with proper procedures, equipment and safety.
• Following procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, testing analyses, reporting and record keeping.
• Adhering to quality control policies and documenting activities.
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies electronically as directed.
• Notifying Nurse/Physician when patient is ready for exam and communicating needs.
• Adhering to corrective action policies when test systems fail.
• Troubleshooting issues affecting test performance or reporting.
• Receiving and distributing lab supplies as needed.
• Adhering to safety policies per Patient First and OSHA.
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with patient treatment and care.
• Handling requests with respect and timeliness.
• Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere.
• Providing warm, friendly service in all interactions.
• Understanding and performing all assigned duties.

Skills

Laboratory principles

Multitasking

Venipuncture

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

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: $21.50 - $24.00, 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)