Laboratory Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform pre-analytic tasks in the laboratory, including specimen collection, data entry, and basic waived testing. The role supports safety and compliance with regulatory standards and provides frontline customer service.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, maintaining supplies, and assisting in performance improvement activities. A High School diploma or GED is required, with WA phlebotomy/certifications pursued within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy-related certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills and reliability in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection and processing per procedures.
• Data entry and retrieval of results in the LIMS system.
• Performs waived testing and EKG testing as needed.
• Provides customer service to lab customers and supports improvements.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate (Washington)

Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington)

Tools

None

Job description

HOURS, DAYS, AND SHIFTS MAY BE ADJUSTED TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL NEEDS.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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