Patient First · 17 hours ago
Lab Assistant
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.50/hr - $24/hrPatient First is a healthcare provider seeking a Lab Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing quality lab results, following procedures for specimen collection and handling, and assisting nurses and physicians with patient care.
Health CareMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care
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
Qualification
Required
Employee must be 18 years of age or older
High school graduate or equivalent. Must have 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
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 all holidays worked
Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
Recruitment bonus
Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
Weekend bonus (center employees only)
Company
Patient First
Patient First is a chain of patient care centers .
Founded in 1981
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Sowers
Founder and CEO
Recent News
2025-08-29
2025-08-29
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