Clinical Lab Assistant - As Needed Weekends

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Be part of the team that helps deliver accurate, timely lab results that support patient care. As a Clinical Lab Assistant , you'll play a key role in specimen quality, processing, and workflow support—combining hands-on lab support with detail-focused clerical and data responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to follow clinical protocols, specifications, and procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Must achieve a passing score on data entry and medical terminology tests .
• Comfortable working with minimal direct supervision, communicating clearly, and using good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a health-related field preferred .
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (two years in a related field preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting, measuring/recording volumes, and ensuring proper storage/packaging for in-house or referral testing.
• Support technical staff by loading and unloading specimens from analyzers .
• Perform designated laboratory procedures and help ensure accurate, reproducible reporting of results with attention to quality and detail.
• Complete complex clerical/process functions using independent judgment to support timely and accurate results reporting.
• Assist with quality control activities and help prepare quality assurance information to support lab monitoring.
• Manage department inventory by counting stock and storing received supplies .
• Collect and prepare biohazardous waste for removal following safety protocols.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety protocols and contribute to a safe lab environment.

What This Job Offers

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