Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health • McMinnville, OR

5d

About The Position

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Willamette Valley Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. We also provide a host of other services including the Joint Replacement Institute, a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardio Pulmonary Services, Therapy Services, and Oncology services through H.R. Hoover MD Cancer Center. Where We Are McMinnville, Oregon is located amid the rolling vineyards of the Willamette Valley, midway between Portland and the coast in Yamhill County. In addition to the natural beauty and historic charm, McMinnville is a city where you can experience award-winning restaurants, a world-class aviation museum, unique art galleries, beautiful public parks, and fun-filled community events. We invite you to explore our community through these local sites. Position Summary Performs venipuncture and specimen collection/processing; completes chain-of-custody collections and breath alcohol testing as required; supports order entry and clerical workflows; answers laboratory phones and provides customer service; assists with inventory of phlebotomy supplies. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory tests per requisition. Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all collections. Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens per policy. Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport. Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy. Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time. Resolve unusual/unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor. Process specimens and distribute to appropriate internal lab sections or ship to reference laboratories according to policy. Maintain par levels and assist with weekly departmental inventory of supplies. Participate in performance improvement and required education; perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection/processing
• Completes chain-of-custody collections and breath alcohol testing as required
• Supports order entry and clerical workflows
• Answers laboratory phones and provides customer service
• Assists with inventory of phlebotomy supplies
• Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and enter appropriate laboratory tests per requisition
• Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to all collections
• Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens per policy
• Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling/transport
• Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy
• Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections with nursing to align dose and draw time
• Resolve unusual/unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; escalate unresolved issues to the supervisor
• Process specimens and distribute to appropriate internal lab sections or ship to reference laboratories according to policy
• Maintain par levels and assist with weekly departmental inventory of supplies
• Participate in performance improvement and required education
• Perform other duties as assigned

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 and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees