Clinical Lab Assistant- Stat Lab - Evening shift - Full time

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

6d • $38,979 - $58,531 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Laboratory Services team as a Clinical Lab Assistant. In this role, you will support laboratory operations by performing specimen processing, clerical functions, inventory management, and quality-focused laboratory procedures. The Clinical Lab Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory testing that supports exceptional patient care. This position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while following established laboratory protocols and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow clinical protocols, specifications, and procedures.
• Successful completion of data entry and medical terminology assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a health-related field.
• Minimum of two years of previous laboratory or related healthcare experience.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to quality patient care.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Consistently maintain accuracy while handling multiple priorities in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen preparation, including centrifugation, aliquoting, volume measurement, labeling, storage, and packaging for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
• Assist laboratory technical staff with loading and unloading specimens from analyzers.
• Ensure accuracy and quality throughout specimen processing and testing workflows.
• Conduct complex clerical and processing functions while maintaining accurate laboratory records and reports.
• Manage department inventory, including monitoring stock levels, receiving supplies, and organizing storage.
• Collect, handle, and prepare biohazardous waste for proper disposal.
• Follow all laboratory safety protocols and quality assurance standards.
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff and other healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate independent decision-making, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Dental insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED