Laboratory Assistant

About the job

Providence is hiring a full-time laboratory assistant for Physician Management Group at Providence Medical Park in Spokane Valley. The posting calls itself a combined posting for Laboratory Assistant and Associate Laboratory Assistant, but it also lists requirements for Senior and Lead Laboratory Assistant; candidates are considered for a role based on their qualifications.

Providence Clinical Network, a service line within Providence, includes medical groups and affiliate practices with more than 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers across seven states.

What you'll do

• As a laboratory assistant, process, accession and distribute a broad range of specimens with minimal supervision
• Support several laboratory sections and operate automated systems
• Contribute to quality assurance, including documentation and troubleshooting within established guidelines
• Work with caregivers and laboratory staff, adapt as workflows change and meet productivity and quality expectations
• May help train newer staff; model professionalism, safety and strong customer service
• As an associate, work under the direct supervision of designated laboratory staff to build core skills in specimen handling, accessioning, labeling, processing and distribution
• As an associate, keep work areas clean and organized, follow infection control and quality protocols, and possibly handle basic data entry, supply management and support of lab workflows
• As a senior, coordinate activities across sections, support complex specimen handling and problem resolution, keep work compliant with regulatory, safety and quality standards, and help with training and competency support

What you need

• Laboratory Assistant: a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of clinical laboratory experience
• Associate Laboratory Assistant: a high school diploma or GED
• Senior Laboratory Assistant: a high school diploma or GED, a Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification upon hire and 2 years of clinical laboratory experience
• Lead Laboratory Assistant: a high school diploma or GED, a Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification upon hire and 4 years of clinical laboratory experience, including proven technical expertise in the department or division the lead oversees

Preferred

• Laboratory Assistant: a Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification upon hire
• Associate Laboratory Assistant: a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification upon hire
• Lead Laboratory Assistant: 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience

Schedule

• Full-time; multiple shifts are available, so the shift varies

Benefits

• A 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, holidays and time for health issues
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources
• Pay beyond the base rate may be available, such as shift differentials, overtime, standby or on-call pay, premiums, extra shift incentives or bonus opportunities