Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle is seeking a Lab Assistant to receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. You will assist medical technologists and maintain a clean, organized laboratory workflow to support accurate test results.

Daily tasks include data entry, answering phones, managing incoming and outgoing lab reports, and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• WA State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy certification.
• Infectious Substance shipping certification as per Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Excellent customer service and patient relations skills.
• Knowledge of anatomy and venous systems; proper specimen collection techniques.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and basic medical/lab terminology.
• General computer knowledge is needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis with proper labeling and documentation.
• Assist medical technologists and maintain a clean, organized laboratory environment.
• Perform clerical duties such as data entry, answering phones, and managing lab reports.
• Maintain supply inventory and order materials; ensure equipment is functioning correctly.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective communication with lab staff to support timely test results.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Laboratory safety

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

WA State DOH Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy

Infectious Substance shipping certification (DG Regulations)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Lab Assistant, you will receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. You will assist medical technologists with various tasks, maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Every day you will perform clerical duties such as data entry, answering phones, and managing incoming and outgoing lab reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining supply inventory, ordering new materials, and ensuring equipment is functioning correctly.
To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of specimen handling and laboratory safety protocols. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, collaborating effectively with all lab personnel to support accurate and timely test results.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED


• WA State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy certification


• May also require certification of training in Infectious Substance shipping outlined by the Dangerous Goods Regulations


• Excellent customer service and patient relations skills


• Knowledge of anatomy, venous systems, proper specimen collection techniques and use of blood tubes


• Knowledge of safety guidelines and basic medical and laboratory terminology


• General computer knowledge is needed

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$27.31 - $40.08 /hour