Laboratory Assistant

Job Summary

The Lab Assistant performs the pre‑analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures and may also perform the analytic and post‑analytic phases of waived testing procedures. Duties include face‑to‑face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval; workplace cleanliness and maintenance. The role is responsible for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing, following KP Laboratory policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Specimen Collection and Processing: Collects specimens for lab testing, with knowledge of special collection and handling requirements for infants, pediatric, and geriatric patients; processes specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Computer Data Entry and Retrieval: Accessions specimens, retrieves information, and enters results.
• Other Duties:
  • Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
  • Performs maintenance tasks.
  • Performs waived testing and EKG testing.
  • Teaches phlebotomy students and employees.
  • Acts as a technical resource, helping resolve pre‑analytical procedural questions and serving as a frontline resource to laboratory customers.
  • Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire or Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire.

Additional Requirements

• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent completion of a phlebotomy program or recent phlebotomy and clinical laboratory experience.
• Phlebotomy and clinical laboratory training.

Pay

Pay range: $27.63 – $41.01 per hour. Kaiser Permanent offers a market‑competitive total rewards package; actual base pay is determined based on labor market data, internal alignment, and the candidate’s experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule

• Part‑time, 1 shift per week.
• Day shift: Monday – Saturday, 07:15 AM – 06:30 PM.
• Hours, days, and shifts may be adjusted to support operational needs.
• Travel: up to 10 % of the time.
• Work setting: Onsite at Olympia Medical Center, Olympia, Washington.