Laboratory Assistant II: Precise Specimen Processing

Confluence Health; Wenatchee, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health St

Paid Time Off

Generous Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Gym Membership Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to accurately handle and process all laboratory specimens while ensuring specimen integrity and proper data entry into LIS and external systems. Role includes adherence to lab procedures, interaction with clinicians, and support for the pathology team.

Responsibilities include determining specimen acceptability, preparing specimens for transport to reference labs, and assisting in training new staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required for this role.
• Complete specimen processing training is required.
• Medical Assistant Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in all functions of the Laboratory Assistant I position.
• Determines specimen acceptability, consulting with processing lead, technologist, or pathologist as needed.
• Retrieve specimens from refrigerator/freezer for repeat testing and add-on testing.
• Documents and resolves issues with problem specimens.
• Calls patients and providers in response to problem specimens; reorders testing in Epic if appropriate.
• Orders testing for reference labs in external systems (e.g., Mayo, Quest).
• Prepares specimens to transport to reference labs.
• Ensures Customer Service Actions are completed promptly.
• Assist in orientation and training of new employees in specimen processing.
• If trained in Pathology duties, perform front office and slide filing.
• Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma

Complete specimen processing training

MA-P certification

Job description

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to accurately handle and process all laboratory specimens while ensuring specimen integrity and proper data entry into LIS and external systems. Role includes adherence to lab procedures, interaction with clinicians, and support for the pathology team.

Responsibilities include determining specimen acceptability, preparing specimens for transport to reference labs, and assisting in training new staff.