Lab Assistant

Patient First; Bowie (MD); In loco; USD 30.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discounted medical treatment at any PT

401(k) with employer match

Paid annual leave

Overtime pay

Holiday double time

Recruitment bonus

Performance bonus

Weekend bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Patient First is seeking a Laboratory Tech to provide rapid, accurate lab results and support patient care across multiple centers. You will follow procedures for specimen handling, perform waived testing, and maintain quality control under supervision.

The role requires ability to multitask, lift up to 50 pounds, and work at centers as needed, with a focus on teamwork and professional service.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent with knowledge of laboratory principles to perform waived testing.
• Ability to produce rapid, reliable lab results during high volume (100+ patients/day).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work and take initiative amidst varying volume.
• Knowledge to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation.

Mansioni

• Providing quality and rapid lab results with knowledge of analyses, procedures, equipment and safety.
• Following specimen collection, handling, processing, test analyses, reporting and record maintenance.
• Adhering to quality control policies and documenting activities under supervision.
• Electronically ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
• Notifying Nurse/Physician when patient is ready for exam; communicate symptoms and needs.
• Adhering to safety policies per Patient First and OSHA.
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with patient treatment and care.
• Handling requests respectfully and promptly; fostering teamwork.
• Providing warm, friendly service in all interactions; performing all duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Venipuncture

Fingerstick

Drug screens

Multitask

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Customer service

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

Laboratory instrumentation

Laboratory equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

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

• Discounted Medical treatment at any Patient First location (employees only)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match, for employees who qualify)
• Paid Annual Leave, Overtime Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Bonuses include:
• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)