Senior Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory

Providence Health & Services; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health & Services seeks a Senior Laboratory Assistant to perform clinical tasks including venipuncture and data entry. This role requires certifications in phlebotomy and involves effective communication with caregivers and patients. With a commitment to whole-person care, join a team that values your contributions significantly.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Support for professional growth

Assistance for financial security

Qualifications

• Required HS Diploma or GED and certifications to work as a phlebotomist.
• Complete the Providence Swedish NPS Phlebotomy Training Program.
• Maintain competency as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy procedures for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Handle, process, and ship laboratory specimens.
• Document communication with the care team in LIS.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data Entry

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification

Washington Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for clinical laboratory duties to include, but not limited to:

• Phlebotomy: Performs venipuncture and capillary procedures on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatients based on orders in the laboratory information system (LIS) or outpatient requisitions. Including legal collections.
• Data Entry: Orders testing in LIS based on physician orders. Cancels and redraws orders per policy. Documents communication with care team in LIS as required by policy.
• Handles and processes specimens for testing at PRMCE and reference laboratories. Specimens include blood, urine, cultures, and other body fluids.
• Packages and ships laboratory specimens.
• Performs testing as required. Maintains competency as required.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job.
• Performs documentation as needed for maintenance, QC, unusual occurrences, and shift communication.
• Couriers specimens between campuses as required.
• Communicates effectively and professionally to all caregivers and patients.

All job responsibilities are conducted in accordance with regulatory accreditation agency requirements.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atProvidence Regional Medical Center Everett and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification upon hire. Or
• Washington Medical Assistant Certificationupon hire.
• If the candidate completed the Providence Swedish NPS Phlebotomy Training Program, they have 3 months post hire to obtain their MA-P.

Why Join Providence?

Ourbest-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering ourMissionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.