Laboratory Assistant & Phlebotomy Support Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Seattle is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing and may assist in analytic and post-analytic waived procedures. The role includes direct customer service, data entry, and ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Required: High School diploma or GED; within 6 months obtain WA Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate or WA Medical Assistant Certificate; Basic Life Support within 3 months; strong communication and customer

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain WA Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate within 6 months of hire or WA Medical Assistant Certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills; good written and verbal communication; customer service; problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection and processing according to laboratory procedures.
• Computer data entry and retrieval; accession specimens and enter results.
• Performs waived testing and EKG testing; teaches phlebotomy students.
• Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Seattle is seeking a Lab Assistant to perform the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing and may assist in analytic and post-analytic waived procedures. The role includes direct customer service, data entry, and ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Required: High School diploma or GED; within 6 months obtain WA Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate or WA Medical Assistant Certificate; Basic Life Support within 3 months; strong communication and customer