Laboratory Assistant, Travel Group - Everett (40 hrs)

About the Role

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. Responsibilities include documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens for lab testing, with knowledge of special specimen collection and handling requirements for specific populations (e.g., infants, pediatric, and geriatric patients).
• Processes specimens for lab testing according to laboratory procedures.
• Performs computer data entry and retrieval, including accessioning specimens, retrieving information, and entering results.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Performs maintenance and waived testing, including EKG testing.
• Teaches phlebotomy students and employees.
• Serves as a technical resource to help resolve problems and answer pre-analytical procedural questions.
• Acts as a frontline resource to laboratory customers.
• Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Day (07:00 AM – 07:30 PM).
• Workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (rotating weekends).
• Worker location: Onsite at Everett Medical Center, Washington.
• Travel: Yes, 75% of the time.

Pay

Pay range: $26.03 - $37.66 per hour. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.