Laboratory Assistant

Olympic Medical; Port Angeles, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center Laboratory in Port Angeles seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support patient services and courier functions. This 100% FTE position offers a variable shift and a competitive pay range in the hospital lab setting.

Responsibilities include outpatient registration, test ordering, processing specimens, phlebotomy when assigned, answering calls, and reliable courier duties. BLS is required, plus state phlebotomy or driver credentials depending on duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Efficient keyboarding skills and experience with Lab and Hospital information systems is desirable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Phlebotomist duties may require Washington State Phlebotomist Certification licensure filed with WA State DOH within 90 days of hire.
• Courier duties may require valid Washington driver’s license and driving record compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process outpatient registration, test ordering, and specimen handling.
• Perform hospital and outpatient phlebotomy and related duties.
• Answer customer service calls and provide courier services.

Skills

Keyboarding skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lab information systems

Job description

## Laboratory AssistantApply: Port Angeles: Full time: Posted Today: JR-12100**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:**$22.79 - $34.24**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.