Lab Support - per-diem (2026-0766)

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 complete 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
• Perform phlebotomy procedures according to established standards
• Perform finger sticks on adults/children and heel sticks on infants according to established standards
• Enter and receive laboratory testing requests in the computer systems
• Process blood bank specimens according to established procedures and deliver components to the patient care areas when required
• Fax, print and deliver reports
• Answer the phone using proper telephone technique within 3 rings and follow established scripts
• Proficient use of all laboratory and hospital computer systems to look up results, place orders and/or answer any questions
• Complete all documentation required for registration on Outpatients for both the Hospital and Outreach
• Collect and process urine drug screens according to established protocols
• Process pending logs, specimen unreceived lists, error log reports to monitor work and/or any mandatory reports
• Keep 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

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and convey a positive team concept
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, assist co-workers as needed to ensure established turn around 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

Schedule

Variable shift, per-diem position