Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory, Part Time, Days Shift

About the role

In the Laboratory Assistant position, you will play a key role in performing non-technical and technical duties, including the performance and resulting of designated clinical laboratory testing. You will perform routine laboratory specimen collection procedures such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, and urine collection, and maintain knowledge and skills regarding specimen collection and processing.

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates good working relationships with superiors, physicians, staff members, and co-workers/peers.
• Contributes to problem-solving activities intra- and inter-departmentally.
• Demonstrates flexible staffing needs within the department.
• Uses department resources (supplies, equipment) in a cost-effective manner.
• Promotes and provides safe patient care, demonstrating understanding that all employees are responsible for patient safety.
• Under supervision and with on-the-job documented training by a Medical Technologist, performs waived testing, urine measurements, and culture setups as allowed by Washington State and CLIA licensing.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients of all ages.
• Performs Drug Screen Collections and maintains DOT/NONDOT certifications.
• Ensures integrity of all samples through proper patient identification, labeling, appropriate tubes, and techniques.
• Receives, sorts, and organizes requisitions, enters lab orders in the computer, schedules tests, and performs other lab clerical tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P). Note: MA-P certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Note: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum six (6) months Phlebotomy Experience at Island Health or one (1) year documented experience as a Laboratory Assistant or equivalent as determined by Laboratory Director.
• Qualify under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Pay

Salary Range: $21.91 - $32.55 per hour.

• Night shift differential: $2.75
• Evening shift differential: $2.25
• Weekend shift differential: $1.50

Schedule

Per Diem / Variable, onsite in Anacortes, WA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs.
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team.