Job Description
Laboratory assistants process and prepare specimens for testing in acute-care settings, enabling timely medical diagnoses. They receive samples, label them accurately using pneumatic tube systems, and handle data distribution to support healthcare providers with reliable results from equipment like blood irradiators.
Providence operates health services across over 50 hospitals in seven states, serving vulnerable communities with comprehensive care. The system includes hundreds of thousand caregivers focused on patient-centered approaches and innovations in social services.
Tasks include processing laboratory specimens with tools such as phlebotomy equipment and analyzers, maintaining compliance with regulations like CLIA and HIPAA, and supporting staff with data management. They handle disbursements using electronic systems, perform cleaning and maintenance tasks, and may perform phlebotomy in some settings. Work demands adherence to safety protocols and accurate documentation in fast-paced environments.
Compensation is based on experience and location, located at Providence Seaside Hospital in Seaside, Oregon, with per diem variable shifts depending on needs. Benefits encompass retirement plans, health insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off including parental leave and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process laboratory specimens accurately
- Handle disbursement of laboratory data and results
- Support personnel with specimen evaluation and equipment maintenance
- Perform phlebotomy in float pool positions
Requirements
- 2 years college education
- 3 years healthcare experience including phlebotomy
- Outstanding service excellence experience
- Demonstrated compliance with CMS, CAP, TJC, CLIA, and HIPAA