Lab Assistant, Outreach

Main Line Health; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 44,083; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Main Line Health is seeking an Outreach Lab Assistant for part-time 20 hours per week to collect routine and STAT blood samples from multiple long‑term care facilities. Samples are delivered to and processed in the Main Line Health Lab, with attention to safety and accuracy.

The role requires flexibility to travel to facilities across Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Philadelphia counties. Prerequisites include 2 years of lab experience, high school or equivalent, and preferred certification as

Qualifications

• 2 years of laboratory experience required.
• Experience in anatomic or clinical laboratory preferred.
• Ability to work in more than one lab section preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect routine, STAT and other requested blood samples from multiple long-term care facilities.
• Deliver and process specimens at the Main Line Health Lab.
• Balance multiple priorities and manage heavy traffic flow with a positive, professional attitude.

Skills

Lab experience

Cross-section lab work

Medical information systems

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant certification

Medical terminology knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Medical information systems

Job description

Responsibilities

As the Outreach Lab Assistant, you will collect routine, STAT and other requested blood samples from multiple long‑term care facilities. These specimens are then delivered and processed at the Main Line Health Lab. You must balance multiple priorities and manage heavy traffic flow while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.

Position

Lab Assistant, Outreach (Part‑time 20 hours per week) – This role will travel to Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia Counties.

Shift

5am‑9am; 6am‑10am (flexible) M‑F, rotating weekends (on calls 7am‑6pm, 6am at Sat at Mirmont)

Experience

• 2 years lab experience required
• Experience in an anatomic or clinical laboratory preferred
• Ability to work in more than 1 section of the lab preferred
• Working knowledge of medical information systems preferred

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Certification as a medical assistant or related field preferred
• Moderate knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent verbal, written, computer and clerical skills

Licensures/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and insured automobile, if appropriate
• MA or related preferred
• Maintains certification in the Packaging and Shipping of Hazardous Goods

Position Specific Benefits

You are eligible for up to 60 hours of paid time off per year based on your Full or Part Time status. You also have access to a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors. Employee parking is always free.

Additional Information

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Part‑time

Shift: Day Job

Pay Range: $20.73 - $32.11

Job Grade: 206