Lab assistant i

Samaritan Health Services·Portland, Oregon

$18 - $28/hrCasual On Site Remote friendly 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Practice for this role

Lab assistant i · $18 - $28/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-55% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Portland, Oregon ($40.06/hr, n=970)

$0.50/hr · lowesthighest · $390/hr

this role: $17.97/hrmedian $40.06/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 970 posted healthcare roles in Portland, Oregon rates. This role sits in the 19th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 55% below the Portland, Oregon median for similar positions.

The Lab Assistant I is responsible for performing phlebotomy tasks using various tools like syringes, needles, and glucometers. They support the pathological lab operations at Samaritan Medical Center to ensure patient care.

Location

Samaritan Medical Center

Department

01.7239 smc lab pathological

Pay Range

$17.97 - $27.86

Care for our community, and your career.

High school level of knowledge required

Works with syringes, needles, vacutainer tubes, capillary tubes, lancets, stopwatch, glucometers and computer.

Certification or eligible with a recognized board of registry for phlebotomy recommended.

1 year phlebotomy experience preferred

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 8 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours: 0

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school level knowledge is required, and a phlebotomy certification is recommended. One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred.

high school
professional certificate
Computer Literacy
Phlebotomy
Needle Handling
Vacutainer Tubes
Capillary Tubes
Lancets
Glucometers
Syringe Handling

Benefits

Compensation and Benefit Program

Posting details

Employment type: Casual
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $18 - $28/hr
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posted: Jul 6, 2026
Application: Employer website

Oregon lab assistant roles stay consistently needed

In Oregon, Lab Assistant I roles are typically supported by steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic labs that need reliable specimen handling and phlebotomy support. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with phlebotomy experience and registry eligibility, while the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, review the phlebotomy credential expectations and be ready to show safe, accurate specimen collection experience.