Lab Assistant

About the role

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our Lab Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and integrity of results by collecting high-quality samples. They are the primary liaison between the laboratory and its customers, including patients, coworkers, and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and/or capillary blood collection as ordered by provider
• Use IT systems to register patients, schedule appointments, process orders, enter results, and communicate with providers and other departments
• Process samples to prepare for laboratory testing
• Perform waived patient testing and quality control
• Perform clerical duties such as scanning, faxing, and filing
• Participate in training of new staff and student externs
• Comply with all local, state, and federal requirements for healthcare institutions and medical laboratories including, but not limited to, CLIA and WA DOH
• Strictly adhere to all Snoqualmie Valley Hospital system procedures and policies as well as Laboratory-specific procedures and policies
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
• Maintain supply levels by restocking, taking inventory, and communicating needs to laboratory management
• Work effectively as a team member within the department, and with other departments, to provide quality service through respectful communication, cooperation, and collaboration
• Use various methods to communicate such as email, fax, instant messaging, EMR messages, and telephone
• Recognize and correct problems associated with orders and samples before forwarding to technical staff

Requirements

• Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a post-secondary school or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the US Department of Education
• Current WA State Medical-Assistant/Phlebotomist certificate, or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days with proof of application

Skills

• Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary blood collection using sterile technique
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service
• Ability to work with a diverse patient group including infants, children, and adults
• Ability to complete waived testing
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of PPE
• Ability to complete various clerical duties
• Ability to work with blood, body fluids, and tissue samples

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances including chemical disinfectants, and other conditions associated with a hospital environment

Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds
• Full range of body motion, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination
• Standing for long periods
• Stooping, bending, and reaching
• Walking

Pay

$24.11 - $36.78/hr, with additional night and weekend differential potential.

Benefits

We believe in taking care of those who take care of our community. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that puts your health and well-being first.

• Medical: Flexible medical plan with access to multiple in-network tiers, including top-quality care from Snoqualmie Valley Health, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers. Care at SVH is available at no cost for anyone covered under our plan.
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Life and AD&D
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Other Voluntary Benefits

Eligibility: Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week. Benefits extend to your legal spouse or domestic partner and dependent children until age 26. Waiting period: 1st of the month from the date of hire.

Note: The flu shot (during flu season) is required for employment, with exemptions available for valid medical or religious reasons. Snoqualmie Valley Health is a drug-free workplace with drug screenings as part of our onboarding process.