Laboratory Assistant Travel Group

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join their team in Seattle. This role involves performing essential laboratory testing procedures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and laboratory efficiency. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certificate required within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens for various testing procedures and maintain instruments.
• Provide customer service and document laboratory activities.
• Assist with phlebotomy and EKGs as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

Perform phases of laboratory testing procedures which may include pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic phases up to and including C level testing. Comply with all regulatory protocols related to safety and lab testing, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures. Provide in person and telephone customer service. Document all activities, including basic data entry and printing.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Specimen Processing: Processing of specimens for A, B, or C level complexity testing procedure(s) as defined by KFHPW laboratory system. Participates in Quality assurance procedures and activities. Performs specimen processing instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
2. Computer Data Entry & Retrieval: Test accessioning, information lookup and result transcribing.
3. Technical Resource: Helps resolve problems and answer preanalytical procedural questions. Serves as a frontline resource to the laboratory's customers. Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals for their work area.
4. Other duties may include: Phlebotomy, C level testing, Performing EKGs.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ N/A

Education

+ High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire

+ Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

1. Computer skills.
2. Communication.
3. Customer service and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Laboratory Assistant Travel Group

LOCATION: Seattle, Washington

REQNUMBER: 1325244

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.