Laboratory Assistant Travel Group

Kaiser Permanente; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Lab Assistant responsible for pre-analytic and some analytic testing phases. Duties include specimen collection, data entry, and customer service, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining laboratory efficiency. This role requires a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of handling specimen collection for various populations.
• Experience in data entry and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens for lab testing and process according to procedures.
• Enter and retrieve data from computer systems.
• Assist in teaching phlebotomy students.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Specimen Collection

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.