Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory, Full Time, Evening Shift

Job description Island Health is offering a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for an experienced Laboratory Assistant for our Full Time position at our hospital in Anacortes, WA. Work Schedule Full Time/.875 FTE/35 hours a week Evening Shift More information on schedule in interview Sign on bonus $3,000.00

Salary Range:

$19.35 - $28.74 For Information on and Why 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.