Lab Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist at St. Michael Medical Center's Outreach Lab. This role involves collecting samples, maintaining patient information, and providing guidance to new employees. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits in a collaborative environment focused on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a phlebotomy course and internship, or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Two years of recent related experience in a clinical lab.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples for testing, including venous and capillary punctures.
• Perform data entry to maintain patient details in multiple systems.
• Package and dispatch samples following guidelines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data Entry

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Course

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Collect samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing.
• Perform computer inquiries and data entry to maintain patient demographic and test ordering details in multiple systems, ensuring compliance.
• Process and prepare samples for testing at laboratories, including labeling, centrifugation, and preservation.
• Package and dispatch samples following guidelines.
• Provide guidance to new employees/students on procedures and policies.
• Perform collections such as venipuncture, capillary procedures, and special collections, including urine drug screens and Breath Alcohol Testing, adhering to safety standards.
• Use hospital and lab information systems for ordering, labeling, logging, and test management.
• Complete follow-up protocols and maintain audit trails for ambiguous cases.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, with completion of a phlebotomy course and internship, or equivalent on-the-job training with recent lab experience.
• Two years of recent related experience in a clinical lab or similar setting, plus one year of insurance collection/data entry experience preferred.
• Certifications: Current Washington Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist, BLS certification within 90 days, and optional ASCP registration.

Overview

Become a vital part of healthcare as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist at St. Michael Medical Center's Outreach Lab. Make a difference with compassionate patient care, skill development, and collaborative teamwork. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits.

Pay Range

$21.48 - $28.14 per hour.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Science and Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Healthcare, Medical Practices