Laboratory Assistant: Specimen Processing & Testing

CommonSpirit Health; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,720,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, OR is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who will support patient diagnostics with meticulous, customer-focused care. You will handle specimen processing and intake to ensure swift, accurate lab operations.

The role involves performing venous and capillary punctures, CLIA-waived testing, routine maintenance, inventory control, and careful record keeping to support timely patient care.

Qualifications

• Handle sample processing and packaging; manage test specimens and send-outs.
• Perform venous and capillary punctures on all ages following collection procedures.
• Perform CLIA-waived and moderately complex testing, evaluating results under direction.
• Maintain equipment, monitor inventory, stock supplies, and keep records.

Responsibilities

• Process, organize, and quickly move samples for testing; handle all lab send-out testing including packaging.
• Perform venous and capillary punctures on all age groups, following collection procedures.
• Perform CLIA waived and moderately complex testing, evaluating results under direction.
• Perform routine maintenance, monitor inventory, stock supplies, and manage records.

Education

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomy certification

Six months acute care experience

Job description

CHI St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, OR is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who will support patient diagnostics with meticulous, customer-focused care. You will handle specimen processing and intake to ensure swift, accurate lab operations.

The role involves performing venous and capillary punctures, CLIA-waived testing, routine maintenance, inventory control, and careful record keeping to support timely patient care.