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!