A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
The Lab Assistant is responsible for utilizing machines and analyzing lab results. This person will also assist our lab staff with phlebotomy, various testing, and patient procedures in a friendly and professional manner. Flexibility with schedule is a must.
Schedule:
Per diem, no guarantee of hours. The Lab is open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Essential Functions:
Greet patients in a friendly & professional manner Perform laboratory testing Calibration and utilization of machines Analyze test results Obtain and record vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, respiration, visual acuity, known allergies, symptoms screening, allergy injections, growth/OB records etc.. Record medications Perform and record immunizations Draw blood and perform screening tests Provide patient education as needed Clean, disinfect, and maintain organization of all work areas Manage and coordinate phone calls, pharmacy refills, insurance/L&I forms , entering of orders and requests for other medical information in a thorough and timely manner Prepare and assist with procedures Additional duties as assigned
Required Certifications & Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent: Required State of Washington Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification (MA-C, MA-P) OR Lab Technician experience with instrumentation and resulting experience: Required CPR and/or
BLS Certification:
required
Health Requirements:
Documentation of Hep A antibody screening. Documentation of Hep B vaccination or proof of immunity (titer). Documentation of negative TB test . PPD skin test or QuantiFERON test completed within the last calendar year . Documentation of MMR or immunity status. Documentation of Varicella vaccine or immunity status. Documentation of TDaP vaccine within the last 10 years . Documentation of influenza for the current year .
Pay Range:
$20.00 - $30.00
Other Duties:
This is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required for this position. Position requirements including duties, responsibilities, or activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Sound Family Medicine is a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. All employment offers are conditioned upon acceptable pre-employment drug tests which include testing for the use of marijuana and nicotine. This role is a safety -sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk. As part of our commitment to a healthy workplace, we require employees to obtain an annual flu immunization.
