Clinical Lab Assistant I / II / Lab Tech

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Short- & long-term disability

Job summary

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and neonatal heel-sticks, provide lab support at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital, and assist with clerical tasks. You will engage with physicians, nurses, and patients, ensuring accurate specimen labeling and communication.

The role emphasizes patient safety, proper technique, and a cooperative approach within a busy laboratory environment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Clinical competency within 3 months of hire and every 3 years.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of basic clinical processes and medical terminology.
• Privacy laws and regulations.
• Operates office equipment and multi-line phones.
• Proficient in basic computer software.
• Clear patient identification on every draw.
• Ability to identify rejected specimens and documentation issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient to determine proper procedure and perform blood draws.
• Perform newborn heel-sticks and finger-sticks across age groups.
• Provide clerical and technical support to the SEARHC/Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital laboratory.
• Answer calls and route to appropriate department.
• Provide customer service to physicians, nurses, and lab callers.
• Assist in specimen processing and ensure labeling accuracy.
• Distribute specimens to designated areas and maintain organization.
• Update and archive productivity reports; manage lab results flow.
• Maintain supplies and perform general duties for office administration.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Newborn heel-sticks

Customer service

Phone handling

Medical terminology

Office software

Detail orientation

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multi-line telephone systems

Job description

Pay Range:$25.00 - $25.47 Under close supervision, performs phlebotomy on adults & children, performs finger-sticks on adults & children, performs heel-sticks on neonates, provides clerical and technical support to laboratory staff through reception, basic specimen processing, and laboratory organization.SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the JobAssesses patient to determine proper procedure then draws blood.Demonstrates proficiency in newborn/infant heel-sticks; child and adult finger-sticks; newborn, infant, child, and adult venipuncture.Provides clerical and technical support to the laboratory of the SEARHC/Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital.Answers incoming phone calls and routes callers to appropriate department or personnel.Provides customer services to physicians, nurses, and others contacting the laboratory.Answers questions about laboratory processes, services available and basic technical issues.Assists in specimen processing. Evaluates specimens for integrity, verifies correct labeling and paperwork, and resolves discrepancies with specimen documentation as they occur. Assists with processing incoming specimens. Distributes specimens to assigned areas.Assists in laboratory organization, records maintenance, reception, scheduling, and general duties to facilitate office administration.Updates, distributes and archives productivity reports.Sends, receives and distributes lab results.Maintains, orders and stocks office and technical supplies.Other FunctionsAssists with department projects.Maintains electronic copies of department records and assures completeness of files.Other duties as assigned.Additional Details:Education, Certifications, and Licenses RequiredA high school diploma or GED – requiredClinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every 3 yearsExperience RequiredNo experience requiredKnowledge ofBasic clinical processes and medical terminology.Customer service concepts and practices.Privacy laws and regulations.Multi-line telephone systems operations.Skills inOperating office equipment.Oral and written communications.Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.Ability toPositively identify patients to be drawn 100% of the time.Draw blood successfully with one stick on 90% of patients.Recognize reasons to reject a specimen for laboratory processing.Safety and Risk Management Responsibilities:Employees are responsible for complying with safe work rules; reporting all accidents and injuries immediately; cooperating in all accident and injury investigations; reporting defective equipment and unsafe conditions.Position Information:Work Shift:OT 8/40If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!