Lab Assistant - Chemistry

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Lab Assistant - Chemistry performs age-appropriate patient procedures and laboratory specimen processing. The role uses clinical information systems to fulfill laboratory orders, provides testing results and other information to patient care teams, and participates in process improvement efforts to improve direct patient care and specimen flow through the laboratory. The position also provides sterilization and laboratory glass-washing services for the department of laboratories. A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required, along with either two years of experience in laboratory specimen processing and/or phlebotomy, or relevant laboratory-related college coursework. For Lab Assistant III personnel performing moderate point-of-care testing, CAP and CMS requirements call for a copy of the highest-level diploma or transcript to be on file with Human Resources upon hire. Personnel educated outside the U.S. must provide documented equivalency evaluation of their diploma or transcript by a foreign credentialing agency. The stated compensation range is $27.17–$40.75 per hour. The range is based on full-time employment of 2,080 hours per calendar year; actual offers may vary based on equity, skills, experience, and expertise. The range is specific to Seattle, and positions outside Seattle may be compensated differently. Seattle Children’s offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
At least two years of experience in laboratory specimen processing and/or phlebotomy, or laboratory-related college courses, including a Clinical Laboratory Assistant associate degree program or bachelor’s degree coursework in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
For Lab Assistant III personnel performing moderate point-of-care testing, a copy of the diploma or transcript showing the highest level of academic achievement must be on record with Human Resources upon hire.
For personnel trained outside the U.S., diploma or transcript records must include documented equivalency evaluation by a foreign credentialing agency.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory-related field.

Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate patient procedures.
Perform laboratory specimen processing.
Use clinical information systems to fulfill laboratory orders.
Provide testing results and other information to patient care teams.
Participate in process improvement efforts aimed at improving direct patient care and the flow of specimens through the laboratory.
Provide sterilization and laboratory glass-washing services for the department of laboratories.