Lab Assistant I
About The Position
The Lab Assistant I supports laboratory testing by collecting blood, urine, and other specimens and performing EKGs and placing Holter monitors. The role uses the Electronic Health Record (EHR), Laboratory Information System (LIS), and referral laboratory website to manage orders, patient processing, sample preparation, and requirements for specimens sent to a referral laboratory. Completed EKGs are scanned into the EHR. Lab assistants help patients through potentially stressful parts of their health journey, including diagnosis and surgery preparation. They support patient safety, accurate specimen collection and labeling, and timely workflow in a friendly, professional, fast-paced, team-based environment. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week opening at Salem Clinic Inland Shores in Keizer, Oregon. The stated schedule is Monday 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy school or equivalent experience.
- Phlebotomy certification from a national testing agency or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology related to laboratory diagnostic order nomenclature.
- Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy despite frequent interruptions.
- Ability to perform data entry using the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Ability to manage orders between the EHR and LIS to facilitate accurate sample collection and billing charges.
- Ability to meet attendance and punctuality standards.
- Ability to work all shifts, regardless of the day of the week.
- Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers, and the public, and to support a team-based work environment.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and support patient safety through accurate patient identification.
- Research specimen collection and handling requirements independently.
- Collect samples through venipuncture and capillary punctures in accordance with collection and handling criteria.
- Identify and label specimens accurately, and alert processing staff to special processing, temperature, or handling requirements.
- Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
- Instruct patients on specimen collection procedures.
- Plan, prioritize, and organize workload, responding to increased patient volume to minimize delays.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Identify problems and solve them effectively with input from senior staff or the Supervisor.
- Use computers and software, including the LIS, EHR, and referral laboratory website, to research sample criteria and manage laboratory work.
- Perform EKGs and place Holter monitors; scan completed EKGs into the EHR.
- Manage patient orders between the EHR and LIS to support accurate sample collection and billing charges.
- Prepare and batch samples for forwarding to a referral laboratory.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution.
- Clinic-paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees; 50% of premiums paid for part-time employees.
- Free laboratory and imaging services at Salem Clinic for employees covered by the Clinic's medical plan.
- Health Reimbursement Account.
- Life and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Athletic and weight management club credits.
- Bilingual pay differential program: 3% wage increase if qualified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
