Lab Assistant

Patient First•Catonsville, MD

About The Position

The Lab Assistant provides rapid, reliable laboratory results by performing waived testing and following established procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and record maintenance. The role supports laboratory quality control and maintenance, identifies or reports testing problems, and follows corrective-action and safety procedures. The assistant also orders and distributes supplies, communicates patient readiness and relevant symptoms to Nurses and Physicians, and assists with patient treatment and care. The position requires a professional, respectful, service-oriented approach and teamwork in a dynamic, high-volume setting.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or equivalent.
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, including 100 or more patients per day.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and take initiative in response to varying volume and dynamic situations.
Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
Proficiency in venipuncture, finger-stick collections, and drug screens.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, possibly 4–7 hours at a time.
Ability to lift moderately heavy to heavy items weighing 20–50 pounds.
Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work.

Responsibilities

Provide quality and rapid laboratory results using appropriate laboratory analyses, procedures, equipment, and safety practices.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintenance of test-result records.
Follow quality-control policies and document quality-control activities and maintenance under the supervision of the Lab Technician on duty.
Electronically order laboratory, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed.
Notify the Nurse and/or Physician when a patient is ready for examination, communicate symptoms, and relay questions about laboratory or x-ray needs.
Follow and document corrective actions whenever test systems do not meet the laboratory’s established acceptable performance levels.
Identify and troubleshoot problems that may affect test performance or result reporting, correcting them or notifying the Lab Technician on duty, Lab Supervisor, or Lab Consultant.
Receive and distribute laboratory supplies as needed.
Adhere to Patient First and OSHA safety policies.
Assist Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care.
Handle Physician and Nurse requests respectfully and in a timely manner.
Foster teamwork and maintain a positive and professional atmosphere.
Provide positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions.
Understand and perform duties as assigned.

Benefits

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 holidays worked.
Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family.
Recruitment bonus.
Patient Care Performance bonus for center employees.
Weekend bonus for center employees.