Phlebotomy & Lab Support Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Bothell, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bothell, WA seeks a Lab Assistant to perform pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing and possibly analytic and post-analytic waived testing. The role includes face-to-face and phone customer service, data entry, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will collect and process specimens, enter results, and support performance improvement initiatives. Training in phlebotomy and EKG testing may be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Washington phlebotomy certificate within 6 months of hire or WA medical assistant certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire.
• Basic computer skills; good written and verbal communication; customer service; problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection and processing per laboratory procedures.
• Computer data entry and retrieval; accession specimens and retrieve information.
• Other duties: participate in performance improvement, maintenance, waived testing and EKG testing; may teach phlebotomy students.
• Provides technical resource support; resolves pre-analytical questions; helps update laboratory procedure manuals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Bothell, WA seeks a Lab Assistant to perform pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing and possibly analytic and post-analytic waived testing. The role includes face-to-face and phone customer service, data entry, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will collect and process specimens, enter results, and support performance improvement initiatives. Training in phlebotomy and EKG testing may be provided as needed.