Laboratory Assistant Travel Group

Kaiser Permanente; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Lab Assistant responsible for specimen collection, data entry, and regulatory compliance in laboratory settings. The role requires excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols while engaging in various lab procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of specimen collection and handling requirements.
• Experience in laboratory testing procedures and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes specimens for lab testing.
• Maintains workplace cleanliness and compliance with regulations.
• Assists with technical questions and laboratory procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Specimen Handling

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.