Laboratory Assistant - Pendleton
Job Description:
Interpath Laboratory is accepting highly detail-oriented and critically thinking candidates for a Laboratory Assistant role based at their prestigious primary reference lab in Pendleton, OR where they will work alongside a large team of professionals committed to serving patients by providing timely and accurate results to healthcare providers.
Department: HematologyWork Schedule: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday through Friday
Interpath will provide on the job training to individuals who laboratory experience. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and then pursue remote schooling toward earning a Medical Laboratory Technology certification with one our higher education partners.
Essential Functions:
- Consistently adapts in a fast-paced environment, responding to instrument alarm notifications that require trouble-shooting.
- Assists MT’s and MLT’s in performing tests within Hematology Department.
- Assists in operating complex automated laboratory equipment, electronic equipment, computer software, and precision instruments.
- Assists with some aspects of proficiency testing.
- Understands and adheres to HIPAA policies, procedures and regulations to assure patient confidentiality.
- Actively participates in departmental quality assurance monitoring.
- Follows all established improved quality (I.Q.) protocols.
- Follows established safety protocols.
- Performs other work related duties as the needs of the team evolve.
- Accepts results as training and complexity allows.
- Attends work regularly and on time.
This position is based at Interpath's primary reference lab in Pendleton, OR. You will work alongside a large team of professionals committed to serving patients by providing timely and accurate results to healthcare providers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Must have high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
About Us:
Interpath Laboratory, Inc. is a family owned & operated, clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory with over 90 locations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. We are the Northwest’s leading, innovative laboratory company dedicated to providing, rapid, reliable, and economical laboratory testing services and pride ourselves on building a vibrant work culture where building relationships, teamwork, curiosity, and positive attitudes are at the core!From a comprehensive benefits package to an ever evolving learning and development program which fosters career growth - we truly value our employees and are very proud of the work family that we have built since 1967.
In addition to 'above average' market compensation, Interpath also has a comprehensive benefits package. Benefit Highlights:
- Laboratory discounts for in house testing
- Medical with In-Network & Custom Network discounts (No cost for employee only coverage)
- Dental (No cost for employee only coverage)
- 401(K) with discretionary employer match
- Paid Time Off
General Physical Requirements:
Technical Assistants must wear appropriate protective gear (lab coat, gloves, goggles, and face shield) at all times while in the lab and are regularly exposed to infection by handling potentially infectious samples. Physical requirements, in addition to willingness & ability to wear protective gear while working, are:
- Ability to stand for extended period of times
- Lift up to 25 pounds
- Mobility to climb stairs on a regular basis
- Must be able to distinguish color and pass vision acuity test
- Laboratory setting includes numerous automated machines that make humming and beeping sounds.
- High level of staff activity and interaction in relatively close proximity.
- Must be able to hear in order to monitor alarms and respond to any safety hazards in a timely manner.
- Regularly exposed to infection by handling potentially infectious samples.
- Wearing appropriate protective gear: Lab coat, gloves, goggles, and face shield.
- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, bend and twist as needed.
- Requires walking on non-level surfaces, inside and outside the office, throughout the day.
- Frequent bending and stooping.
- Ability to work long hours, and overtime, as needed.
OSHA Category: This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
EOE Disabled/Veteran: Interpath Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Disabled / Veteran Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.