Island Health · 2 weeks ago
Laboratory Assistant - Part Time / Days
Anacortes, WA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.35/hr - $33.20/hr
0+ years expIsland Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care, and they are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform both non-technical and technical duties in a clinical laboratory setting. This role involves specimen collection, laboratory testing, and ensuring patient safety while maintaining strong relationships with staff and physicians.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Develops and facilitates good working relationships with superiors, physicians, staff members and co-workers/peers
Contributes in problem-solving activities intra- and inter-departmentally
Demonstrates flexible staffing needs within the department
Uses department resources (supplies, equipment) in a cost-effective manner
Demonstrates understanding that all employees are responsible for patient safety
Under the 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, enter lab orders in the computer, schedule tests and perform other Lab clerical tasks
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Certified by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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)
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
Company
Island Health
Island Health provides diagnostic imaging, gynecology, and respiratory therapy services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elise Cutter
Chief Executive Officer
Julie Norton Stewart, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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