Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory, Part-Time - Island Health : Job Details

Island Health is looking for an experienced Laboratory Assistant for our Part-Time position at our hospital in Anacortes, WA.Work Schedule:

• 875 FTE / 35 hours a week
• 7 on, 7 off structured schedule
• More information on schedule in interview
• Sign on bonus $3,000.00

Salary Range: $19.35 - $28.74For Information on Employee Benefits and SEIU ContractWhy Choose Island Health?Whether you're a new grad or experienced in your field and considering a change, we invite you to explore a wide range of careers at Island Health with exceptional benefits including:

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Extended Illness Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Vested Retirement Contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Events
• And More!

Laboratory Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Commitment to Team: Develops and facilitates good working relationships with superiors, physicians, staff members and co-workers/peers. Contributes in problem-solving activities intra- and inter-departmentally. Demonstrates flexible staffing needs within the department. Uses department resources (supplies, equipment) in a cost effective manner.
• Promotes/Provides Safe Patient Care: Demonstrates understanding that all employees are responsible for patient safety.
• Under the supervision and with on-the-job documented training by a Medical Technologist, performs waived testing, urine measurements and culture setups as allowed by Washington State and CLIA licensing.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients of all ages.
• Performs Drug Screen Collections and maintains DOT/NONDOT certifications.
• Ensures integrity of all samples through proper patient identification, labeling, appropriate tubes and techniques.
• Receives, sorts and organizes requisitions, enter lab orders in the computer, schedule tests and perform other Lab clerical tasks.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Minim 6 months Phlebotomy Experience at Island Health or 1 year documented experience as a Laboratory Assistant or equivalent as determined by Laboratory Director.
• Certified by the State of Washington as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist
• Qualify under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Note: MA-P and BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Join our award-winning team and apply today!