Laboratory Assistant — Phlebotomy & Waived Testing

Kaiser Permanente; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Renton, WA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support pre-analytic phases of lab testing, including specimen collection and processing, data entry, and customer service. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include handling specimens for waived testing, assisting with EKGs, teaching phlebotomy students, and serving as a technical resource for lab customers while supporting performance improvement activities.

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 Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection and processing according to procedures.
• Computer data entry and retrieval of results.
• Performs waived testing and EKG testing; maintains equipment and supplies.
• Teaches phlebotomy students and staff; participates in performance improvement.
• Serves as frontline resource to laboratory customers and assists in updates of procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Renton, WA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support pre-analytic phases of lab testing, including specimen collection and processing, data entry, and customer service. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include handling specimens for waived testing, assisting with EKGs, teaching phlebotomy students, and serving as a technical resource for lab customers while supporting performance improvement activities.