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Laboratory Assistant

Primary Location Seattle, Washington Worker Location Onsite Job Number 1292739 Date posted 11/13/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Perform phases of laboratory testing procedures which may include pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic phases up to and including C level testing. Comply with all regulatory protocols related to safety and lab testing, adhering to Standard Operating Procedures. Provide in person and telephone customer service. Document all activities, including basic data entry and printing.


Essential Responsibilities:

  • Specimen Processing: Processing of specimens for A, B, or C level complexity testing procedure(s) as defined by KFHPW laboratory system. Participates in Quality assurance procedures and activities. Performs specimen processing instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Computer Data Entry & Retrieval: Test accessioning, information lookup and result transcribing.
  • Technical Resource: Helps resolve problems and answer preanalytical procedural questions. Serves as a frontline resource to the laboratorys customers. Assists in the review and updates of laboratory procedure manuals for their work area.
  • Other duties may include: Phlebotomy, C level testing, Performing EKGs.
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:

  • Computer skills.
  • Communication.
  • Customer service and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent completion of a phlebotomy program OR recent phlebotomy and clinical laboratory experience.
Primary Location: Washington,Seattle,Capitol Hill South Building Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 06:00 AM Working Hours End: 08:00 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J06|UFCW|Local 3000 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Central Campus South - Pathology/Lab-LAB #1 - 1130 Pay Range: $24.76 - $36.74 / 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 On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. 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. Submit Interest