Lab Assistant: Specimen Management & Patient Care

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is hiring a Lab Assistant in Specimen Management. This full-time, day-shift role supports laboratory testing by collecting, labeling, and preparing specimens, and by ensuring accurate data entry and timely distribution within the LIS workflow.

You will help maintain specimen integrity, coordinate with caregivers across the hospital, and assist with waived testing and processing steps, contributing to timely patient care and a positive patient

Qualifications

• WA MA-Phlebotomy Certification required at hire or within 180 days.
• MA-C license at hire is acceptable alternative.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and healthcare teams.
• Strong organization and accuracy in fast-paced settings.
• Ability to learn and use laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and prepare specimens for testing.
• Receive, sort, process, package, and distribute specimens.
• Enter patient and test orders into LIS accurately.
• Maintain specimen quality and integrity throughout testing.
• Deliver and retrieve materials following safety standards.
• Answer calls and provide specimen requirements guidance.
• Prepare documentation and complete processing steps.
• Perform waived testing as assigned and follow procedures.
• Collaborate with lab professionals to support patient care.
• Provide clear information and compassionate service to patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work with guidance

Laboratory information systems

Education

WA Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy Certification

MA-C license or equivalent

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is hiring a Lab Assistant in Specimen Management. This full-time, day-shift role supports laboratory testing by collecting, labeling, and preparing specimens, and by ensuring accurate data entry and timely distribution within the LIS workflow.

You will help maintain specimen integrity, coordinate with caregivers across the hospital, and assist with waived testing and processing steps, contributing to timely patient care and a positive patient