Laboratory Assistant II

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II accurately handles and processes laboratory specimens, maintaining specimen integrity in accordance with laboratory procedures. The role also enters patient, client, billing, and test information into the internal laboratory information system (LIS) and external reference laboratory systems. The position reports to the Laboratory Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Completion of specimen processing training.
Medical Assistant Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a clinical lab assistant.

Responsibilities

Perform all functions of the Laboratory Assistant I position.
Determine specimen acceptability, consult with the specimen processing lead, technologist, or pathologist as needed, and take appropriate action.
Retrieve specimens from refrigerators or freezers for repeat testing, including add-on testing and missing specimens.
Document and attempt to resolve issues involving problem specimens.
Contact patients and healthcare providers about problem specimens and reorder testing in Epic when appropriate.
Order testing for reference laboratories using external systems, such as Mayo Access and Quest.
Prepare specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
Ensure Customer Service Actions are completed in a timely manner.
Assist with orientation and training of new employees in specimen processing.
If trained in Pathology Lab Assistant duties, perform all essential functions of that role, including front office duties and slide filing.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.