Lab Assistant

Patient First•Lutherville, MD

12d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Patient First is seeking a dedicated Lab Assistant to join our team. This role is crucial in providing quality and rapid lab results, requiring a strong understanding of laboratory analyses, proper procedures, equipment, and safety protocols. The Lab Assistant will be responsible for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, and record maintenance, ensuring adherence to quality control policies and corrective action procedures. This position also involves managing lab supplies, assisting nursing and physician staff, and contributing to a positive and professional team environment. Patient First centers are open every day of the year, providing both primary and urgent care services, with on-site capabilities for X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs.

Requirements

Employee must be 18 years of age or older
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 (100 or more patients per day)
Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and take initiative based on varying volume and dynamic situations
Knowledge and skill sufficient to use and maintain laboratory instrumentation
Proficiency in performing venipuncture, finger stick collections, and drug screens
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4-7 hours at a time)
Must be able to lift moderately heavy to heavy items (20 to 50 pounds)
Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work

Nice To Haves

Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred

Responsibilities

Providing quality and rapid lab results involving knowledge of laboratory analyses, proper procedures, work equipment, and safety procedures
Following the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing, as well as for test analyses, reporting, and record maintenance of test results
Adhering to the laboratory’s quality control policies and documenting all quality control activities and maintenance under the supervision of the Lab Technician on duty
Electronically ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed
Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs
Adhering to the established corrective action policies and procedures of the laboratory whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance and documenting those actions
Identifying and troubleshooting problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results either by correcting the problem or notifying the Lab Technician on duty, Lab Supervisor, or Lab Consultant
Receiving and distributing lab supplies as needed
Adhering to safety policies as defined by Patient First and OSHA
Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care
Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner
Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere
Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
Understanding and performing all duties as assigned