Lab Assistant

Patient First; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Medical treatment at any 80

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Annual Leave

Overtime Pay

Double time compensation for holidays

Recruitment bonus

Patient Care Performance bonus

Weekend bonus

Job summary

Patient First in Alabama is hiring a Lab Technician to deliver rapid, accurate lab results and support specimen collection, handling, and reporting. You will work under supervision to maintain quality control and safety standards while assisting clinical staff with patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma, knowledge of waived testing, and ability to multitask in a high-volume environment. It offers benefits, a competitive hourly rate, and opportunity to cover multiple centers.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Knowledge of laboratory principles, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to perform waived testing.
• Ability to produce rapid, reliable laboratory results during periods of high volume (100+ patients per day).
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and adapt to varying volumes and dynamics.
• Proficiency in using and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
• Proficiency in venipuncture, fingerstick collections, and drug screens.
• Capable of sitting, standing, and walking for long periods (4–7 hours).
• Able to lift moderately heavy to heavy items (20–50 pounds).
• Willingness to work at any center to cover staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and rapid lab results with knowledge of analyses, procedures, equipment, and safety.
• Follow procedures for specimen collection, handling, testing, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document QC activities under supervision.
• Order lab, x-ray, and medical supplies electronically as directed.
• Notify nurses/physicians when patient is ready and relay lab/x-ray needs.
• Adhere to corrective action policies when test systems are not within acceptable performance levels.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting test performance or results, or notify supervision.
• Receive and distribute lab supplies as needed.
• Follow safety policies defined by Patient First and OSHA.
• Assist nurses and physicians with patient treatment and care.

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:

• 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)