Laboratory Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bothell, WA is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform pre-analytic laboratory tasks and, where applicable, analytic/post-analytic steps for waived testing. You will collect specimens, enter data, and support performance improvement efforts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Strong customer service and communication skills are essential. Responsibilities include specimen handling, data entry, testing support, and training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection and processing according to lab procedures.
• Computer data entry and retrieval of results.
• Perform waived testing and EKG testing; support phlebotomy students and staff.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and maintain instrumentation and spaces.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Lab Assistant performs the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures and may also perform the analytic and post analytic phases of waived testing procedures. Duties include face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval, workplace cleanliness and maintenance. S/he is responsible for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing. Responsible for following KP Laboratory policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Specimen Collection and Processing: Collects specimens for lab testing. Has knowledge of special specimen collection and handling requirements for specific populations, eg. infants, pediatric and geriatric patients. Processes specimens for lab testing according to laboratory procedures.

• Computer Data Entry and Retrieval: Accessions specimens, retrieves information, enters results

• Other duties: Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Performs maintenance. Performs waived testing, EKG testing. Teaches phlebotomy students, employees.

• Technical Resource: Helps resolve problems and answer pre-analytical procedural questions. Serves as a frontline resource to laboratory customers. Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire

• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Basic computer skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Customer service.

• Problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent completion of a phlebotomy program OR recent phlebotomy and clinical laboratory experience.

• Phlebotomy and clinical laboratory training.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Laboratory Assistant

LOCATION: Bothell, Washington

REQNUMBER: 1443735

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.