Laboratory Assistant - Part Time

Description

In the Laboratory Assistant position, you will play a key role in performing non-technical and technical duties, to include the performance and resulting of designated clinical laboratory testing. Performs routine laboratory specimen collection procedures including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and urine collection. Possesses and maintains knowledge and skills regarding specimen collection and processing.

• Location: Anacortes, WA / Onsite
• Schedule: 0.5 FTE / Part Time / Days
• Salary Range: $22.35 - $33.20/ hr.
• Employee Benefits and SEIU Contract details available upon request.

• Commitment to Team:
  Develops and facilitates good working relationships with superiors, physicians, staff members and co-workers/peers. Contributes in problem-solving activities intra- and inter-departmentally. Demonstrates flexible staffing needs within the department. Uses department resources (supplies, equipment) in a cost-effective manner.
• Promotes/Provides Safe Patient Care:
  Demonstrates understanding that all employees are responsible for patient safety.
• Under the supervision and with on-the-job documented training by a Medical Technologist, performs waived testing, urine measurements and culture setups as allowed by Washington State and CLIA licensing.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients of all ages.
• Performs Drug Screen Collections and maintains DOT/NONDOT certifications.
• Ensures integrity of all samples through proper patient identification, labeling, appropriate tubes and techniques.
• Receives, sorts and organizes requisitions, enters lab orders in the computer, schedules tests and performs other lab clerical tasks.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Minimum six (6) months Phlebotomy Experience at Island Health or one (1) year documented experience as a Laboratory Assistant or equivalent as determined by Laboratory Director.
• Qualify under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

Note: MA-P and BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Island Health.