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PeaceHealth
Lab Assistant
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What they do
A Microbiology Laboratory Assistant works in laboratories or hospitals, examining microscopic organisms like bacteria for scientific and medical purposes. Practices safety and sterilization procedures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents when working with infectious specimens.
$50,996 / year median in Oregon
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Description PeaceHealth is seeking a Lab Assistant for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.36 - $31.79. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting. Job Summary Works collaboratively with all healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. May perform phlebotomy services, specimen collection/handling, utilize knowledge of department procedures and computerized Lab Information Systems (LIS), and support patients with information and direction utilizing laboratory services. Assists lab staff with delivering patient care, distributing lab results and reports, and operation of laboratory equipment. Essential Functions Prepares, delivers, and picks up items in accordance with health and safety regulations and laboratory policies to ensure specimen integrity, quality patient care, and caregiver safety. Collects and labels specimens for requested testing, processes specimen according to established guidelines and completes documentation for the specimen. Performs data entry of patient demographics and tests ordered. Performs all paperwork, technical, and nontechnical procedures required to process and submit specimens. Receives, handles, sorts, processes, or packages specimens. Receives and makes telephone calls and uses computer terminal and reference guides to provide information and answer questions from clients and patients, regarding specimen requirements, test results and other client requests. Performs waived testing as assigned. Recognizes abnormal results and follows up as defined in standard operating procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.