Lab Assistant II/Phlebotomist - PT

Prosser Memorial Health; Prosser (WA); On-site; USD 25,623 - 38,710; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Washington is seeking a Lab Assistant II to perform clerical functions, specimen collection, and EKG procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Manager. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, and training in phlebotomy techniques is required. Certification in phlebotomy skills is preferred. Competitive wage ranges from $18.60 to $28.10, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy course or accredited medical assistant course preferred.
• 6 months laboratory experience and certification as a Health Care Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Collect specimens and process them for testing.
• Perform EKG procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Clerical functions

Specimen collection

Quality Control

Education

High school diploma/GED

Completion of a phlebotomy course or accredited medical assistant course

Certification as a Health Care Assistant

Job description

PT 60 hrs/pp, 0.75 FTE; (1 positions), varies as scheduled

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of Laboratory Manager, performs clerical functions, specimen collection, specimen processing, and EKG procedures. Lab Assistant II performs the duties of a Phlebotomists and performs waived testing and Quality Control.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High school diploma/GED required.

Completion of a phlebotomy course or an accredited medical assistant course; or

6 months laboratory experience and certification as a Health Care Assistant.

Training in proper phlebotomy techniques required.

Training and/or experience in clinical laboratory preferred.

Licensure & Certifications Requirements:

Requires Washington State DOH Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist credential within 6 months of hire.

Certification in phlebotomy skills preferred

Wage:

$18.60 to $28.10