Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

Prime HealthCare; Alaska; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime HealthCare is seeking a Lab Assistant for the Clinical Lab. This per diem, night-shift role involves clerical support, specimen processing in the pre-analytic phase, and assisting licensed staff in pathology and lab tests under supervision.

Strong communication and phlebotomy familiarity are valued; BLS is preferred at hire. Hazardous materials handling and strict adherence to CLIA guidelines are required, with ongoing supervision by licensed personnel.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and greets patients and visitors politely.
• Processes specimens in pre-analytic phase across multiple departments.
• Stocks and orders routine supplies; maintains clean storage areas and workspaces.
• Assists in pathology with training and evaluation; may perform basic culture inoculations and slide staining under supervision.

Skills

Good communication

Telephone etiquette

Clerical duties

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

CPT I/II certification

Job description

Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

2026-11-04 Prime HealthCare all cities, AK

Description:

Laboratory Assistant

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA. Unlicensed laboratory personnel ("aides") may not, read, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure. Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase.

• performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
• demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
• possesses good communication skills
• demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
• demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
• processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens (pre-analytic phase only)
• processes specimens for reference laboratory
• stocks and orders routine supplies
• keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean
• processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures
• with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, i.e. monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries
• Assist in Pathology with training and eval
• Runner
• assist in transcribing of post-analytic results

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.04. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: