Laboratory Assistant

Olympic Medical; Port Angeles (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center in Port Angeles, WA is hiring a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory’s workflow, including outpatient registration, test ordering, specimen processing and courier services.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, efficient keyboarding, and experience with Lab and Hospital information systems. BLS is required; phlebotomy certification within 90 days if assigned, and WA driver's license for courier work may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Efficient keyboarding and experience with Lab and Hospital information systems desirable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• When phlebotomy duties are assigned, WA Phlebotomist Certification within 90 days of hire is required.
• When courier duties are assigned, valid Washington driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service and courier service to patients served by Olympic Medical Center Laboratory.
• Handle outpatient registration, test ordering, and processing of outpatient laboratory specimens.
• Perform hospital and outpatient phlebotomy as assigned.
• Respond to customer service calls and support courier operations.

Skills

Keyboarding

HIS experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

## Laboratory AssistantApply: Port Angeles: Full time: Posted Today: JR-12186**ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:**Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! **FTE:**100%**WORK SHIFT**Variable**PAY RANGE:**$23.47 - $35.27**UNION:**UFCW 3000-Professional and Technical**SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:** **Weekend & Holiday Shifts:** Yes**On Call Shifts:** no **Shift Differentials:*** Evening - $3.00/hour* Night - $5.00/hour* Weekend - $4.50/hour* Pharm Night - $8.50/hour **Premiums:*** Standby - $4.00/hour* Lead - $3.25/hour* Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits)* Certification - $2.00/hour* Trainer - $2.00/hour* Student Coord - $2.00/hour, 2+ = $3.25/hour **JOB DESCRIPTION:**Will work within the goals and objectives established by the departmental management team to provide quality customer service and courier service to patients served by Olympic Medical Center Laboratory. Responsible for outpatient registration, test ordering, processing of outpatient laboratory specimens, hospital and outpatient phlebotomy, answering customer service calls, providing efficient courier services, and other customer service responsibilities as assigned.***EDUCATION**** High school diploma or GED preferred.***EXPERIENCE**** Efficient keyboarding skills and experience with Lab and Hospital information systems is desirable.***LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS**** Basic Life Support (BLS) required. When assigned Phlebotomist duties:* Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification licensure filed with WA State DOH after completion of OMC phlebotomy training within 90 days of hire, required. When assigned courier duties:* Valid Washington driver’s license required.* Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended, required. See HR Policy 3.12 Driving for OMC Business.**BENEFITS INFORMATION:**Click here for information about our benefits.**Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:**Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.