Lab Assistant - Specimen Management

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with all healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. May perform phlebotomy services, specimen collection/handling, utilize knowledge of department procedures and computerized Lab Information Systems (LIS), and support patients with information and direction utilizing laboratory services. Assists lab staff with delivering patient care, distributing lab results and reports, and operation of laboratory equipment.

• Prepares, delivers, and picks up items in accordance with health and safety regulations and laboratory policies to ensure specimen integrity, quality patient care, and caregiver safety.
• Collects and labels specimens for requested testing, processes specimen according to established guidelines and completes documentation for the specimen.
• Performs data entry of patient demographics and tests ordered.
• Performs all paperwork, technical, and nontechnical procedures required to process and submit specimens.
• Receives, handles, sorts, processes, or packages specimens.
• Receives and makes telephone calls and uses computer terminal and reference guides to provide information and answer questions from clients and patients, regarding specimen requirements, test results and other client requests.
• Performs waived testing as assigned.
• Recognizes abnormal results and follows up as defined in standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

• Washington State License/Certification: WA State Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy Certification is either required at the time of hire or the application must be submitted within 14 days of hire with the active credential in place within 180 days of hire. Medical Assistant (MA‑C) license, current at hire, is an acceptable alternative.
• Working Conditions: Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment; ability to move around area with occasional sitting; fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment; frequent reaching/grasping; occasional bending/stooping; push/pull frequently up to 25 lbs. force, occasional up to 50 lbs. force; exposure to biohazard, body fluids and