Clinical Lab Assistant - Chemistry- Full time - 6:30am-3pm

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Performs laboratory procedures across designated responsibilities including test recording, performance, and reporting. Ensures specimen and testing material quality to produce timely, accurate results that benefit patient care. Handles complex clerical and processing tasks requiring independent judgment for reproducible reporting. Conducts diagnostic testing on clinical specimens with minimal supervision, following standard operating procedures. Provides preliminary assessments to clinicians regarding infection presence and severity. Performs quality control to ensure accuracy and reproducibility of results and prepares quality assurance reports for lab supervisors. Establishes a consistent record of accurate work with attention to detail. Demonstrates commitment to high-quality standards and supports team collaboration. Communicates effectively and appropriately. Exercises sound judgment in determining what to communicate, to whom, and how. Speaks clearly and credibly, listens actively, and respects others' viewpoints. Works independently with minimal supervision. Follows instructions carefully, reports clearly, and seeks guidance when needed. Makes decisions in the absence of leadership. Demonstrates sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform competently. Applies technical competencies and standards in daily tasks. Practices comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols. Avoids shortcuts that increase risk and promotes awareness of unsafe practices. Prepares specimens through centrifugation, aliquot transfer, volume measurement, and ensures proper storage and packaging for in-house or referral testing. Assists technical staff with loading and unloading specimens from analyzers. Manages departmental inventory, including counting and storing received items. Collects and prepares biohazardous waste for lab removal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to understand and follow clinical protocols and procedures
• Passing scores required on data entry and medical terminology tests
• Demonstrates commitment to high-quality standards and supports team collaboration
• Communicates effectively and appropriately
• Exercises sound judgment
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Follows instructions carefully, reports clearly, and seeks guidance when needed
• Makes decisions in the absence of leadership
• Demonstrates sufficient job skills and knowledge to perform competently
• Applies technical competencies and standards in daily tasks
• Practices comprehensive knowledge of safety protocols

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a health-related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures including test recording, performance, and reporting
• Ensures specimen and testing material quality
• Handles complex clerical and processing tasks
• Conducts diagnostic testing on clinical specimens
• Provides preliminary assessments to clinicians regarding infection presence and severity
• Performs quality control and prepares quality assurance reports
• Prepares specimens through centrifugation, aliquot transfer, volume measurement, and ensures proper storage and packaging
• Assists technical staff with loading and unloading specimens from analyzers
• Manages departmental inventory
• Collects and prepares biohazardous waste for lab removal

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees