Senior Laboratory Assistant - Pathology

Providence • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Laboratory Assistant (Asst-Lab 3) at Providence Portland Medical Center is responsible for the accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens, and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results. This role supports personnel working with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duties. Providence emphasizes a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, empowering its caregivers.

Requirements

• 2 years college education
• Verifiable experience which includes proficiency in moderately complex testing (as an alternative to 2 years college education)
• 3 years of healthcare, or related field experience including phlebotomy-related experience
• Demonstrated outstanding Service Excellence experience
• Clerical or client services experience
• Demonstrated experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance regulations including CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), CAP, TJC (The Joint Commission), CLIA, EMTALA, COBRA and HIPPA

Nice To Haves

• Courses in biological sciences, anatomy, and medical terminology
• Phlebotomy program with 1 year of phlebotomy related experience
• Certification from a Clinical Laboratory Assistant Program
• 3 years related experience (as an alternative to Phlebotomy program/certification)
• Certification in Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, or clinical laboratory
• Industry-related experience in a high volume, acute care setting
• 2 years of Phlebotomy, medical assisting, research, clinical laboratory experience
• Job experience in specimen collection, specimen preparation and equipment operation, pneumatic tubes systems and other laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely receiving, processing, and labeling of laboratory specimens
• Appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results
• Support personnel work with acute-care and outpatient caregivers, vendors, consultants, and other Laboratory Services staff in performing their duty

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees