Island Health · 5 months ago
Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory, Full Time, Evening Shift
Island Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care, and they are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform both non-technical and technical duties related to clinical laboratory testing. The role involves specimen collection, testing, and ensuring the integrity of samples, while fostering good working relationships within the team.
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
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