Laboratory Assistant

Description : Job Summary : The Lab Assistant performs the pre-analytic phases of laboratory testing procedures and may also perform the analytic and post analytic phases of waived testing procedures.

Duties include face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval, workplace cleanliness and maintenance.

S / he is responsible for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies, and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and lab testing.

Responsible for following KP Laboratory policies and procedures.Essential Responsibilities : Specimen Collection and Processing : Collects specimens for lab testing.

Has knowledge of special specimen collection and handling requirements for specific populations, eg. infants, pediatric and geriatric patients.

Processes specimens for lab testing according to laboratory puter Data Entry and Retrieval : Accessions specimens, retrieves information, enters resultsOther duties : Participates in Performance Improvement activities.

Performs maintenance. Performs waived testing, EKG testing. Teaches phlebotomy students, employees.Technical Resource : Helps resolve problems and answer pre-analytical procedural questions.

Serves as a frontline resource to laboratory customers. Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals.

Basic Qualifications : Experience N / A Education High School Diploma OR General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire OR Medical Assistant Certificate (Washington) within 6 months of hire Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire Additional Requirements : Basic computer skills.

Good written and verbal communication skills.Customer service.Problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications : Recent completion of a phlebotomy program OR recent phlebotomy and clinical laboratory experience.

Phlebotomy and clinical laboratory training. Primary Location : Washington,Federal Way,Federal Way Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri Working Hours Start : 08 : 15 AM Working Hours End : 05 : 45 PM Job Schedule : Part-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group / Union Affiliation : J06UFCWLocal 3000 Job Level : Individual Contributor Department : Federal Way Medical Center - Pathology / Lab-LAB #1 - 1130 Pay Range : $20.

5 - $25.27 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.

Travel : No At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do.

We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work.

Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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