Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Pasco, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Clinical Laboratory Assistant who excels in this role: Perform phlebotomy duties as required, to include venipuncture and capillary techniques, using standard equipment such as vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles. Assure that requisition includes patient demographics and accurate required billing information. Transcribe physician orders Facilitate the unobserved collection of urine specimens. Interact directly with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation. Process, label, and store specimen samples for subsequent analysis. Perform and document various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations. Perform Med-Competence testing. Enter waived testing results into the LIS utilizing the manual entry mode. Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment. Perform light cleaning of work area Perform specialized collection as requested. Occasionally deliver or pick up specimens outside of the laboratory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
• 3 Years or more of lab related experience to include 3 months practicum gained in clinical, hospital or lab setting.
• State MA-P (Medical Assistant Phlebotomist) or MA-C (Medical Assistant Certified)

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of College or an Associate's Degree is Preferred
• Prefer prior waived testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy duties as required, to include venipuncture and capillary techniques, using standard equipment such as vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes and butterfly needles.
• Assure that requisition includes patient demographics and accurate required billing information.
• Transcribe physician orders
• Facilitate the unobserved collection of urine specimens.
• Interact directly with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
• Process, label, and store specimen samples for subsequent analysis.
• Perform and document various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Perform Med-Competence testing.
• Enter waived testing results into the LIS utilizing the manual entry mode.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Perform light cleaning of work area
• Perform specialized collection as requested.
• Occasionally deliver or pick up specimens outside of the laboratory.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave
• a minimum of 10 days of paid time off per year (for full time employees)
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED