Lab Assistant

Patient First; Landover Hills (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan (employer match

Paid Annual Leave

Overtime Pay & Holiday Pay

Bonuses include Recruitment, Care & 2

Job summary

Patient First seeks a Lab Technician to provide quality and rapid lab results, following procedures for specimen collection and handling and maintaining quality control under supervision.

You will assist with ordering supplies, notify clinicians when patients are ready, and ensure safety policies are followed in a fast-paced environment across centers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of laboratory principles and waived testing.
• Ability to produce rapid, reliable lab results during high volume.
• Ability to lift 20–50 pounds.
• Willingness to work at any center as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and rapid lab results.
• Follow procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document activities.
• Assist with ordering lab supplies as directed.
• Notify clinicians when patient is ready for exam and relay needs.

Skills

Laboratory principles

Venipuncture

Finger stick

Drug screens

Multitasking

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Waived testing knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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

• 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)

Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays. Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips. Patient First offers excellent benefits packages, flexible hours, and competitive compensations for Nurses, Lab and Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Front Office staff. Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred.