Lab​/Lab Assistant

Lab Support / Lab Assistant

Job Title:

Lab Support/Lab Assistant )

Location:

VMC Main Campus, Renton, WA

Department:
Clinical Laboratory

Shift: Nights

Hours:

Variable

Salary: $26.94 – $41.75 per hour, based on experience.

Perform routine blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients of all age groups, collect specimens for urine drug screens and paternity collections. Process specimens for testing and accurately complete all paperwork and data entry associated with these specimens.

• Follow established protocols for processing specimens for testing and send out to reference labs.
• Confirm patient identity, label and transport specimens.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures according to established standards.
• Perform finger sticks on adults/children and heel sticks on infants according to established standards.
• Enter and receive laboratory testing requests in the computer systems.
• Process blood bank specimens according to established procedures and deliver components to patient care areas when required.
• Fax, print, and deliver reports.
• Answer the phone using proper telephone technique within 3 rings following established scripts.
• Proficient use of all laboratory and hospital computer systems to look up results, place orders and answer any questions.
• Complete all documentation required for registration on Outpatients for both the Hospital and Outreach.
• Collect and process urine drug screens according to established protocols.
• Process pending logs, specimen unreceived lists, error log reports to monitor work and/or any mandatory reports.
• Keep areas clean and adequately stocked with supplies.
• Perform any other additional tasks as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a Clinical Lab processing department or certification from a Clinical Lab Assistant Program from an accredited technical college.
• Active Washington State MA-P License required.
• Minimum 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Evidence of computer/keyboard and data entry skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive team concept.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and assist co-workers as needed to ensure established turnaround times.
• Ability to perform job duties without direct supervision.
• Friendly, professional manner with a diverse range of customers.
• Effective communication and interaction with patients of all ages.