Laboratory Assistant Technical
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Federal Way, WAJob$25.24–37.64/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Laboratory Technical Assistant receives, processes, and prepares patient specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and documentation. The role supports medical technologists, performs clerical tasks, manages laboratory supplies, and checks equipment. It calls for organizational skills, attention to detail, specimen-handling knowledge, and communication skills to support accurate and timely test results.
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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
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High School Diploma/GED
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Excellent customer service and time management skills
Preferred
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Phlebotomy program certificate
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Lab Assistant program certificate
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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
$25.24 - $37.64 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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