Senior Laboratory Assistant

About the role

The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for clinical laboratory duties to include, but not limited to: Phlebotomy: Performs venipuncture and capillary procedures on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatients based on orders in the laboratory information system (LIS) or outpatient requisitions. Including legal collections. Data Entry: Orders testing in LIS based on physician orders. Cancels and redraws orders per policy. Documents communication with care team in LIS as required by policy. Handles and processes specimens for testing at PRMCE and reference laboratories. Specimens include blood, urine, cultures, and other body fluids. Packages and ships laboratory specimens. Performs testing as required. Maintains competency as required. Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job. Performs documentation as needed for maintenance, QC, unusual occurrences, and shift communication. Couriers specimens between campuses as required. Communicates effectively and professionally to all caregivers and patients. All job responsibilities are conducted in accordance with regulatory accreditation agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary procedures on pediatric and adult inpatients and outpatients based on orders in the laboratory information system (LIS) or outpatient requisitions.
• Orders testing in LIS based on physician orders.
• Cancels and redraws orders per policy.
• Documents communication with care team in LIS as required by policy.
• Handles and processes specimens for testing at PRMCE and reference laboratories.
• Packages and ships laboratory specimens.
• Performs testing as required.
• Maintains competency as required.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job.
• Performs documentation as needed for maintenance, QC, unusual occurrences, and shift communication.
• Couriers specimens between campuses as required.
• Communicates effectively and professionally to all caregivers and patients.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification or Washington Medical Assistant Certification.
• If the candidate completed the Providence Swedish NPS Phlebotomy Training Program, they have 3 months post hire to obtain their MA-P.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of the Providence Swedish NPS Phlebotomy Training Program.

Skills

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching.
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
• Voluntary benefits.
• Well-being resources.
• Home care.

Pay

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Part time

Shift

Night