Diagnostic Lab Assistant — Phlebotomy & Specimen Care

Penn State Health; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process diverse specimens for diagnostic testing. The role emphasizes accurate patient identification, meticulous work, and a commitment to ongoing learning within a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities include specimen intake, maintaining workflow, and supporting team members to ensure efficient operations across the lab, with a focus on quality and patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (AHA CPR) certification required within 90 days.
• Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist: WA certification/credential within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and process specimens (blood, urine, tissue) for diagnostic tests.
• Practice positive patient identification at all times and maintain courtesy with patients and coworkers.
• Maintain department workflow and assist teammates to ensure efficiency.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within the department and with other hospital areas.
• Organize and route specimens for lab distribution.

Skills

CPR

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process diverse specimens for diagnostic testing. The role emphasizes accurate patient identification, meticulous work, and a commitment to ongoing learning within a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities include specimen intake, maintaining workflow, and supporting team members to ensure efficient operations across the lab, with a focus on quality and patient care in a hospital setting.