Laboratory Assistant - Part Time / Mid-Shift

Island Hospital; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-Term Disability

Vested Retirement Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Anacortes, WA. The role involves both non-technical and technical duties, including specimen collection (venipuncture, capillary, urine) and processing under supervision.

You will support patient safety, maintain accurate labeling, and assist with test scheduling and clerical tasks in a collaborative team. Benefit-rich environment with comprehensive insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified by WA as Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P).
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 6 months Phlebotomy experience or 1 year as Laboratory Assistant.
• Must meet CLIA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived testing, urine measurements, and culture setups as allowed.
• Obtain blood specimens from patients of all ages.
• Conduct drug screen collections and maintain DOT/NONDOT certifications.
• Receive, sort, and organize requisitions; enter lab orders and schedule tests.
• Maintain sample integrity with proper labeling and handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Patient safety

Laboratory clerical tasks

Education

MA-P Certification

BLS Certification

CLIA certification

Job description

In the Laboratory Assistant position, you will play a key role in performing non-technical and technical duties, to include the performance and resulting of designated clinical laboratory testing. Performs routine laboratory specimen collection procedures including: venipuncture, capillary puncture, and urine collection. Possesses and maintains knowledge and skills regarding specimen collection and processing.

• Location: Anacortes, WA / Onsite
• Schedule: 0.875 FTE Part Time / Mid-Shift
• Salary Range: $21.91 - $32.55/ hr.
  • Night Differential - $2.25
  • Evening Differential - $1.65
  • Weekend Differential - $1.50

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What you will be doing:

• Commitment to Team: Develops and facilitates good working relationships with superiors, physicians, staff members and co-workers/peers. Contributes in problem-solving activities intra- and inter-departmentally. Demonstrates flexible staffing needs within the department. Uses department resources (supplies, equipment) in a cost-effective manner.
• Promotes/Provides Safe Patient Care: Demonstrates understanding that all employees are responsible for patient safety.
• Under the supervision and with on-the-job documented training by a Medical Technologist, performs waived testing, urine measurements and culture setups as allowed by Washington State and CLIA licensing.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients of all ages.
• Performs Drug Screen Collections and maintains DOT/NONDOT certifications.
• Ensures integrity of all samples through proper patient identification, labeling, appropriate tubes and techniques.
• Receives, sorts and organizes requisitions, enter lab orders in the computer, schedule tests and perform other Lab clerical tasks.

What you will bring to the role:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Note: MA-P and BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum six (6) months Phlebotomy Experience at Island Health or one (1) year documented experience as a Laboratory Assistant or equivalent as determined by Laboratory Director.
• Qualify under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team