Lab Assistant (Anatomic Pathology)

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated laboratory assistant to support technical staff in analytical processes. This role involves answering technical inquiries and facilitating sample testing for patients. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a foundational understanding of clinical laboratory technology. Join a team committed to delivering quality healthcare services and make a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a dynamic laboratory environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory staff in analytical processes and technical inquiries.
• Facilitate the throughput of STAT and inpatient workload.

Skills

Analytical/Problem Solving Skills

Clinical Laboratory Technology

Quality Assurance Fundamentals

Compliance Monitoring

Customer Service

Training and Education

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Science/Healthcare

Bachelor's Degree in Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
  • Assists the technical / professional laboratory staff in completing analytical processes. Answers and routes technical inquiries, and works to facilitate the throughput of STAT and inpatient workload. May participate in the technical process, including loading samples onto automated instrumentation and performing waived testing.
• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
  • The laboratory teams at Samaritan Health Services have responsibilities for testing samples that may include blood, body fluids and tissue to aid in diagnosis of diseases, illnesses or conditions that may need medical attention. Lab tests are processed for hospital inpatients and emergency room patients twenty four hours a day. In addition, testing is performed on outpatient and clinic specimens. All Samaritan Health Services labs are licensed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One (1) of the following required:
    • Associate's degree in Science/Healthcare.
    • Two (2) years of undergraduate coursework in a Science/Health related Bachelor's (BS or BA) program.
    • Two (2) years Phlebotomist experience and current Phlebotomy Certification.
    • Two (2) years related experience in a laboratory setting.
  • Experience and/or training with computer applications, including Microsoft office, required.
  • Bachelor's degree in sciences or college level coursework in sciences (biology, microbiology, chemistry) preferred.
  • Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Analytical/Problem Solving Skills – Ability to collect and analyze data and other information, solve problems and make decisions while using clear and logical steps.
  • Clinical Laboratory Technology - Working knowledge in areas of laboratory medicine and technology including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology.
  • Quality Assurance Fundamentals – Basic knowledge and understanding of clinical quality assurance and quality control techniques and activities.
  • Compliance Monitoring – Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals and processes by applying knowledge of established performance standards from regulatory agencies as well as employer and understanding regulatory licensure and conditions.
  • Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service within the healthcare community. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.
  • Training and Education – Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Rarely
    (1 - 10% of the time)

    Occasionally
    (11 - 33% of the time)

    Frequently
    (34 - 66% of the time)

    Continually
    (67 – 100% of the time)

    CLIMB - STAIRS

    CLIMB – LADDER

    LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 – 20 Lbs

    LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

    CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

    BEND FORWARD at waist

    KNEEL (on knees)

    SIT

    ROTATE TRUNK Standing

    ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

    REACH - Forward

    REACH - Upward

    PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

    PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

    STAND

    WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

    LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

    MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

    FINGER DEXTERITY

    PINCH Fingers

    GRASP Hand/Fist