Lab Support- 7-on/7-off (2026-0853)

Location: VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA | Shift: Nights | Type: Full Time (FTE 0.875) | 7‑on/7‑off

About the role

Perform routine blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients of all age groups, collect specimen for urine drug screens and paternity collections. Process specimens for testing and accurately completes all paperwork and data entry into the computer associated with these specimens.

Responsibilities

• Follow established protocols for processing specimens for testing and send out to reference labs.
• Follow established protocols for confirming patient identity, labeling and transport of specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures according to established standards.
• Performs finger sticks on adults/children and heel sticks on infants according to established standards.
• Enters and receives laboratory testing requests in the computer systems.
• Processes blood bank specimens according to established procedures and delivers components to the patient care areas when required.
• Fax, print and deliver reports.
• Answers the phone using proper telephone technique within 3 rings and follows established scripts.
• Proficient use of all laboratory and hospital computer systems to look up results, place orders and/or answer any questions.
• Completes all documentation required for registration on Outpatients for both the Hospital and Outreach.
• Collects and processes urine drug screens according to established protocols.
• Process pending logs, specimen unreceived lists, error log reports to monitor work and/or any mandatory reports.
• Keeps areas clean and adequately stocked with supplies.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in Clinical Lab processing department or certification from a Clinical Lab Assistant Program from an accredited technical college.
• Active Washington State MA-P License required.
• Minimum 1 Year Phlebotomy Experience Preferred.
• Evidence of computer/keyboard and data entry skills.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain and convey a positive team concept.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, assist co-workers as needed to ensure established turnaround times.
• Ability to perform job duties without direct supervision.
• Interacts in a friendly, professional manner with a diverse range of customers.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional development of all age groups.

Pay

Salary range: $28.02 – $43.42 per hour (DOE)

Schedule

Nights shift, 7‑on/7‑off rotation; Full‑time (FTE 0.875)