Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation.
• Assist medical technologists with various tasks while maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Perform clerical duties such as data entry, answering phones, and managing incoming and outgoing lab reports.
• Maintain supply inventory, order new materials, and ensure equipment is functioning correctly.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of specimen handling and laboratory safety protocols.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with all lab personnel to support accurate and timely test results.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• WA State Department of Health Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy certification.
• May also require certification of training in Infectious Substance shipping outlined by the Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Excellent customer service and patient relations skills.
• Knowledge of anatomy, venous systems, proper specimen collection techniques, and use of blood tubes.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and basic medical and laboratory terminology.
• General computer knowledge.

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award‑winning health systems in Washington state – CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, the team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by an expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$27.31 – $40.08 per hour