Laboratory Assistant

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE:

100%

WORK SHIFT

Variable

PAY RANGE:

$22.79 - $34.24

UNION:

UFCW 3000-Professional and Technical

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes

On Call Shifts: No

Shift Differentials:

• Evening - $3.00/hour

• Night - $5.00/hour

• Weekend - $4.50/hour

• Pharm Night - $8.50/hour

Premiums:

• Standby - $4.00/hour

• Lead - $3.25/hour

• Per Diem - 15% (on base, in lieu of benefits)

• Certification - $2.00/hour

• Trainer - $2.00/hour

• Student Coord - $2.00/hour, 2+ = $3.25/hour

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Will work within the goals and objectives established by the departmental management team to provide quality customer service and courier service to patients served by Olympic Medical Center Laboratory.  Responsible for outpatient registration, test ordering, processing of outpatient laboratory specimens, hospital and outpatient phlebotomy, answering customer service calls, providing efficient courier services, and other customer service responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Efficient keyboarding skills and experience with Lab and Hospital information systems is desirable.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

        When assigned Phlebotomist duties:

• Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification licensure filed with WA State DOH after completion of OMC phlebotomy training within 90 days of hire, required. 

        When assigned courier duties:

• Valid Washington driver’s license required.
• Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended, required. See HR Policy 3.12 Driving for OMC Business.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.