Laboratory Assistant, Renton (40 hrs)

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

Job Summary

HISTOLOGY OR CYTOLOGY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Job Summary

The Lab Assistant performs the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures and may also perform the analytic and post analytic phases of waived testing procedures. Duties include face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval, workplace cleanliness and maintenance. S\/he is responsible for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing. Responsible for following KP Laboratory policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Specimen Collection and Processing: Collects specimens for lab testing. Has knowledge of special specimen collection and handling requirements for specific populations, eg. infants, pediatric and geriatric patients. Processes specimens for lab testing according to laboratory procedures.


• Computer Data Entry and Retrieval: Accessions specimens, retrieves information, enters results


• Other duties: Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Performs maintenance. Performs waived testing, EKG testing. Teaches phlebotomy students, employees.


• Technical Resource: Helps resolve problems and answer pre-analytical procedural questions. Serves as a frontline resource to laboratory customers. Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals.

Experience

Basic Qualifications:

• N\/A

Education

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

License, Certification, Registration

• 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

Additional Requirements

• Basic computer skills.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent completion of a phlebotomy program OR recent phlebotomy and clinical laboratory experience.


• Phlebotomy and clinical laboratory training.

Primary Location:

Washington,Renton,Renton Administration - Adams

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

1

Shift:

Variable

Workdays:

Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,

Working Hours Start:

12:00 AM

Working Hours End:

11:59 PM

Job Schedule:

Part-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Temporary

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

J06|UFCW|Local 3000

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Department:

Central Campus South - Pathology\/Lab-Anatomical - 1130

Pay Range:

$27.63 - $41.01 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel:

No

Work Setting:

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.