Part-Time Laboratory Assistant | Phlebotomy & Growth

Island Health; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Extended Illness Benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Vested Retirement Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Programs

Employee Recognition Events

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant (Part Time, Days Shift) to support the Laboratory Services team on-site. The role involves venipuncture, specimen collection, basic testing supervision, and clerical duties that keep the lab running efficiently.

Under supervision of a Medical Technologist, you will perform waived testing, process specimens, and ensure proper labeling and patient identification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• MA-P certification required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived testing as trained and supervised, following WA State and CLIA guidelines.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients of all ages.
• Performs urine collection and culture setups as applicable.
• Receives, sorts, and organizes requisitions; enters lab orders and schedules tests.
• Maintains specimen integrity with proper labeling, patient identification, and handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory assistance

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA-P Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Island Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant (Part Time, Days Shift) to support the Laboratory Services team on-site. The role involves venipuncture, specimen collection, basic testing supervision, and clerical duties that keep the lab running efficiently.

Under supervision of a Medical Technologist, you will perform waived testing, process specimens, and ensure proper labeling and patient identification.