Laboratory Assistant II - Temporary
Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
Accurately process laboratory specimens and perform data entry for patient and billing information into internal and external systems. Coordinate with healthcare providers regarding problem specimens and assist in training new employees.
$20.56 - $31.91 Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert.
We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.
Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts Paid Time Off Generous Retirement Plans Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Gym Membership Discount Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Adoption Assistance Shift Differential For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!
Proficient in all functions of the Laboratory Assistant I position.
Determines specimen acceptability, consulting with specimen processing lead, technologist, or pathologist as needed and taking appropriate action when necessary.
Retrieve specimens from refrigerator/freezer for repeat testing (i.e.
Add on testing and missing specimens).
Documents and attempts to resolve issues with problem specimens.
Calls patients and healthcare providers in response to problem specimens.
Reorders testing in Epic if appropriate.
Orders testing for reference labs in external reference lab systems (i.e.
Mayo access, Quest, ect.).
Prepares specimens to transport to reference labs.
Ensures that Customer Service Actions are completed in a timely manner.
Assists in orientation and training of new employees in specimen processing.
If trained in Pathology Lab Assistant duties performs all essential functions of this job including front office and slide filing.
Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
High School diploma required Complete specimen processing training. Medical Assistant Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification.
One year’s experience as a clinical lab assistant.
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position: Walking – F Sitting/Standing - F Reaching: Shoulder Height - F Reaching: Above shoulder height - O Reaching: Below shoulder height - F Climbing - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Crawling/Kneeling - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O Twisting/Turning - O Repetitive Movement - O Working Conditions: Not Specified
FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights – No Heat – Yes Cold – No Mechanical Hazards – Yes Hazardous Substances – Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential – Yes Lighting – Yes Noise – Yes Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – Yes Infectious Diseases – Yes
Requires a high school diploma and Medical Assistant Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification. One year of experience as a clinical lab assistant is desired, along with active BLS/CPR certification.
Market context
Laboratory Assistant II temporary roles in Washington often align with steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic settings that need support for specimen handling and routine lab workflows. This category can be competitive because employers usually want both technical readiness and current credentials, including a high school diploma, MA-P certification, and active BLS/CPR, with clinical lab assistant experience preferred. Before applying, confirm your phlebotomy and CPR credentials are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
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