Laboratory Assistant

Lensa; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Seattle. This entry-level position involves specimen collection, data entry, and maintaining lab compliance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and strong customer service skills, with training opportunities available for growth.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Recent completion of a phlebotomy program is preferred.
• Phlebotomy and clinical laboratory training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes specimens for lab testing.
• Handles customer inquiries and data entry.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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SATURDAY - 6AM-2:30PM

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 8AM-4:30PM

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.
  
  

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• 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: Seattle, Washington

REQNUMBER: 1361953

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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