Laboratory Assistant - Per Diem / Mid-Shift - Variable

Island Health; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Island Health in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for per diem, part-time on-site work in Laboratory Services. The role involves collecting specimens (venipuncture, capillary puncture, urine), performing waived tests under supervision, and processing lab orders within CLIA guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, WA MA-P certification, and BLS. Prior phlebotomy experience is preferred, with duties including specimen labeling, patient identification, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified MA-Phlebotomist (MA-P) per WA DOH.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum six months phlebotomy experience or one year lab assistant experience.
• CLIA qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and performs non-technical and technical duties in the laboratory.
• Performs routine laboratory specimen collection procedures: venipuncture, capillary puncture, urine collection.
• Receives, sorts and organizes requisitions; enters lab orders and schedules tests.

Skills

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA Phlebotomist DOH

Job description

Job Details

Locations

• Anacortes, WA 98221, USA
• On-site
• Laboratory Services
• Part-Time

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: Per Diem / Variable

Salary Range: $21.91 - $32.55/ hr.

• Night Differential - $2.75
• Evening Differential - $2.25
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Preferred

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

MA Phlebotomist DOH

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