Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory, Part Time, Days Shift

Island Health·Anacortes, Washington

$22 - $33/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 20 days ago

Practice for this role

Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory, Part Time, Days Shift · $22 - $33/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-43% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Anacortes, Washington ($38.64/hr)

16 similar openings in the Anacortes area · median $38.64/hr

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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Anacortes, Washington rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 43% below the Anacortes, Washington median for allied health roles.

The Laboratory Assistant performs clinical laboratory testing, including specimen collection via venipuncture and capillary puncture. They also manage clerical tasks such as organizing requisitions, entering lab orders, and maintaining sample integrity.

In the Laboratory Assistant position, you will play a key role in performing non-technical and technical duties, to include the performance and resulting of designated clinical laboratory testing. Performs routine laboratory specimen collection procedures including; venipuncture, capillary puncture, and urine collection. Possesses and maintains knowledge and skills regarding specimen collection and processing.
Location: Anacortes, WA / Onsite
Schedule: Per Diem / Variable
Salary Range: $21.91 - $32.55/ hr.
Shift Differential:
Night’s - $2.75
Evening’s - $2.25
Weekend’s - $1.50

For Information on Employee Benefits [https://islandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Employee_Benefits_Summary_2024.pdf] and SEIU Contract [https://www.seiu1199nw.org/chapters/ih/#seiunw-contracts-tab]

What you will be doing

Commitment to

Team: Develops and facilitates good working relationships with superiors, physicians, staff members and co-workers/peers. Contributes in problem-solving activities intra- and inter-departmentally. Demonstrates flexible staffing needs within the department. Uses department resources (supplies, equipment) in a cost-effective manner.

Promotes/Provides

Safe

Patient

Care: Demonstrates understanding that all employees are responsible for patient safety.

Under the supervision and with on-the-job documented training by a Medical Technologist, performs waived testing, urine measurements and culture setups as allowed by Washington State and CLIA licensing.

Obtains blood specimens from patients of all ages.

Performs Drug Screen Collections and maintains DOT/NONDOT certifications.

Ensures integrity of all samples through proper patient identification, labeling, appropriate tubes and techniques.

Receives, sorts and organizes requisitions, enter lab orders in the computer, schedule tests and perform other Lab clerical tasks.

What you will bring to the role

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and obtain Washington State MA-P and BLS certifications within 90 days of hire. A minimum of one year of laboratory assistant experience or six months of phlebotomy experience is required.

high school
professional certificate
Phlebotomy
Basic Life Support
Venipuncture
Data entry
Safety compliance
Specimen collection
Laboratory testing
Specimen processing
Patient identification
Clinical laboratory procedures
Capillary puncture
Urine collection
Drug screen collections
Lab clerical tasks

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Employee Recognition Events
Student Loan Repayment Programs
Extended Illness Benefits
Vested Retirement Contributions

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $22 - $33/hr
Location: Anacortes, Washington
Posted: Aug 18, 2026
Application: Employer website

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