Lab Assistant I

Salem Clinic Main | 2020 Capitol St NE, Salem OR 97301

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy school or equivalent experience.
• Phlebotomy certification by a national testing agency or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Medical terminology as it applies to nomenclature associated with Laboratory Diagnostic orders.
• Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and customer service skills. 
• Must be detail oriented; able to maintain accuracy with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to perform data entry via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Ability to manage orders between Electronic Health Record system and LIS to facilitate accurate sample collection and generation of charges for billing.
• Ability to support attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to work all shifts, regardless of the day of the week.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, providers and the public. Demonstrate understanding and support for ‘team based’ work environment.

• Greets patient and supports patient safety through accurate patient identification.
• Independently researches sample collection and handling requirements.
• Performs sample collection via venipuncture and capillary punctures. Assure sample collection in a manner that complies with stated collection and handling criteria; specifically, accurately identify and label specimens, recognize and alert processing staff of special processing, temperature or handling requirements.
• Exercises knowledge of / and, proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Instruct patients with specimen collection procedures.
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes workload; respond to increased patient volume to support minimal delays.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively; both verbally and in writing.
• Identifies problems and effectively problem solves with input from senior staff or Supervisor.
• Utilizes computers and computer software; Laboratory Information System (LIS), Electronic Health Record; and, Referral Laboratory Website for researching sample criteria.

Our mission at Salem Clinic is to improve the health of those we serve in a spirit of compassion and respect.