Lab Assistant
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
The Lab Assistant is responsible for collecting various specimen types from patients and performing laboratory duties including data entry and sample processing. They also assist with basic laboratory testing and provide clerical support to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
Medical, Dental, and Vision! For Employee and any dependents.
Min: $19.41 Max: $29.73 DEFINITION OF POSITION: The primary responsibility of the Lab Assistant is to collect a variety of specimen types from pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Performs laboratory duties including the use of the Lab Information System (LIS) to place and receive orders; retrieve patient test results and other information. In addition to these duties the Lab Assistant prepares requisitions, maintains a filing system, prints and delivers reports, provides data collection support, promptly processes and distributes laboratory samples and provides phone communication functions. The Lab Assistant will assist in the performance of basic laboratory testing under the direction of a Medical Technologist. May perform and furnish results for CLIA waived testing procedure(s) in Meditech as assigned by the laboratory Lead Technologist or Lab Manager. Lab Assistant additional duties: greeting laboratory patients, registering patients on the computer using EPIC, answering and processing phone calls, and carrying out patient satisfaction program requirements. May be required to perform semi-technical duties including loading samples on instruments and taking inventory/ordering. May be required to perform special tasks/duties as assigned by the Lab Manager and serving on hospital committees or task forces.
Able to collect venous and capillary blood samples, NP swabs for Flu, Covid or throat/nares samples from pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, and deliver proper instruction for urine collection to patients. Must have good manual dexterity skills. Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively. Demonstrates the ability to perform in clerical and interpersonal aspects of clinical lab services. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/ or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Must be able to receive and follow instructions pertaining to laboratory test procedures. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors. Must be detail oriented to ensure specimens are collected from the correct patient and recorded on the correct date of service. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS Certification, or ability to obtain upon 30 days of hire.
Experience
Required: Minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience in a working laboratory.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a National Phlebotomy Certification. A minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience in a working laboratory is required.
Market context
In Oregon, lab assistant openings commonly favor candidates with hands-on phlebotomy experience and current certification, especially in clinical or working laboratory settings. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for dependable specimen collection skills, attention to detail, and readiness to support patient care workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification and lab experience match before applying.
