Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

PeaceHealth • Longview, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist for a part-time, 0.75 FTE day position. The role works collaboratively with healthcare team members to support patient and organizational outcomes. Duties may include phlebotomy, specimen collection and handling, use of department procedures and computerized Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and providing patients with information and direction about laboratory services. The position also assists laboratory staff with patient care, distribution of laboratory results and reports, and operation of laboratory equipment.

The Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist prepares, delivers, and picks up items in accordance with health and safety regulations and laboratory policies. The role collects and labels specimens, processes and documents them according to established guidelines, enters patient demographics and ordered tests, and completes the paperwork and procedures needed to submit specimens. It receives, handles, sorts, processes, and packages specimens; responds to client and patient questions by phone or computer about specimen requirements, test results, and other requests; and performs assigned waived testing. The position recognizes abnormal results and follows established procedures. Phlebotomists also instruct patients in specimen collection, collect specimens, and perform simple laboratory procedures.

The position involves work at a medical or hospital site, exposure to biohazards, body fluids, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals, and physical activities including moving around the work area, reaching, grasping, bending, and pushing or pulling. Patient handling is limited to no greater than 35 pounds without assistive equipment or devices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to approach, communicate, and positively interact with patients and healthcare professionals, often under stressful conditions.
• Able to work without supervision and know when to consult supervisory personnel for assistance in determining appropriate actions.
• Able to use the electronic laboratory information system.
• Perform work activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Able to recognize differing levels of laboratory service, from routine to critical, and prioritize work and adjust working style accordingly.
• Able to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks at one time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, and pick up items in accordance with health and safety regulations and laboratory policies.
• Collect and label specimens for requested testing, process specimens according to established guidelines, and complete specimen documentation.
• Enter patient demographics and ordered tests.
• Perform paperwork and technical and nontechnical procedures required to process and submit specimens.
• Receive, handle, sort, process, or package specimens.
• Receive and make telephone calls and use computer terminals and reference guides to answer client and patient questions about specimen requirements, test results, and other requests.
• Perform waived testing as assigned.
• Recognize abnormal results and follow up according to standard operating procedures.
• Instruct patients in specimen collection procedures, collect specimens, and perform simple laboratory procedures.
• Support patients with information and direction about laboratory services.
• Assist laboratory staff with patient care, distribution of laboratory results and reports, and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded employee assistance program (EAP) and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED