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Laboratory Assistant Technical

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Federal Way, WAJob$29.04–38.49/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$29.04–38.49/hr
Location
Federal Way, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Laboratory Technical Assistant receives, processes, and prepares patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. The role supports medical technologists, performs clerical duties, manages laboratory supplies and reports, and helps maintain equipment and an organized laboratory. The position calls for a high school diploma or GED and strong customer service and time management skills; phlebotomy and lab assistant program certificates and acute care experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailSpecimen HandlingLaboratory SafetyCommunicationCustomer ServiceTime Management

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDPhlebotomy Program CertificateLab Assistant Program CertificateSix Months Acute Care Experience

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Laboratory Technical Assistant, you will receive, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. You will assist medical technologists with various tasks, maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Every day you will perform clerical duties such as data entry, answering phones, and managing incoming and outgoing lab reports. You will also be responsible for maintaining supply inventory, ordering new materials, and ensuring equipment is functioning correctly.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of specimen handling and laboratory safety protocols. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, collaborating effectively with all lab personnel to support accurate and timely test results.

Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Excellent customer service and time management skills

Preferred

  • Phlebotomy program certificate

  • Lab Assistant program certificate

  • Experience six (6) months experience in an acute care facility

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Pay Range

$29.04 - $38.49 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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