Laboratory Assistant, Olympia Medical Center (Per Diem)

Kaiser Permanente; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary employment

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Olympia Medical Center in Washington is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform pre-analytic and potentially analytic/post-analytic steps for waived testing. Duties include specimen collection, data entry, customer service, and maintaining a clean, compliant lab environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate within 6 months, BLS within 3 months, and strong communication with basic computer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills and good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens for lab testing and processes them according to procedures.
• Performs data entry and retrieval of results.
• Performs waived testing and EKG testing.
• Teaches phlebotomy students and employees.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry systems

Job description

HOURS, DAY, AND SHIFTS VARY AND 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location

Washington, Olympia, Olympia Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Shift

Day

Workdays

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,

Working Hours Start

07:15 AM

Working Hours End

06:30 PM

Job Schedule

Part-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Temporary

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

J06|UFCW|Local 3000

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Olympia Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-LAB #1 - 1130

Pay Range

$29.43 - $43.68 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.