Lab Processor

Our Mission All of us, for each of you, every time. Our Vision Together, serving as the trusted regional healthcare partner. Our Values Listen~Love~Respect~Excel~Innovate At Samaritan, we do more than deliver healthcare—we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our community every day. We’re committed to creating an exceptional workplace where professionals feel valued, supported, and inspired to provide outstanding care to every patient we serve. Samaritan is searching for a Lab Processor to join our team! The Processor role supports both patient facing and non-patient facing laboratory operations. This role performs venipuncture and specimen collection, processes and prepares samples for testing, verifies orders, maintains logs, and ensures compliance with safety and departmental procedures. The technician interacts with patients, providers, couriers, and laboratory staff to support accurate and timely testing. This is a full-time position working 10:00am to 6:30pm, Monday through Friday. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Specimen collection including venipuncture, capillary puncture, drug screens, biometric screenings, and insurance exams. 2. Specimen processing including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and preparing samples for transport. 3. Data entry of test orders; verification of written and electronic orders. 4. Courier / transport runs to clinical departments 5. Retrieval of results from the Laboratory Information System. 6. Identification and resolution of specimen issues or missing information. 7. Maintenance of logs, inventory, supplies, and general workspace organization. 8. Compliance with infection control, MSDS, safe lifting, and departmental policies. 9. Professional communication with patients, staff, and external clients. 10. Phlebotomy support for Outpatient collections 11. Batching for referral testing sites 12. Receiving clinic batches 13. Coordinating with referral testing site’s issue resolution 14. Liaison between technologist and phlebotomy team 15. Answering phone calls WORK ENVIRONMENT The individual in this position reports to the Laboratory Director. This position works closely with patients and other professionals in order to develop and enhance a friendly and cooperative relationship. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • Education: a. High school diploma or GED. b. Certificate of completion of coursework from an accredited Phlebotomy education program preferred, or equivalent combination of education/experience. • Certification: a. Must obtain Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification within three (3) months of hire. b. CPR certification – HCP (Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire • Experience: a. Minimum of one (1) year hospital experience preferred. b. Customer service experience preferred. • Skills/Competencies: a. Experience with computers (MS Word, Excel) and EPIC LIS program preferred. b. Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate. c. Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines. d. Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Frequent standing, walking, bending and lifting. 2. Occasional reaching, kneeling, stooping, pushing and pulling. 3. Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public. As a Samaritan professional, you will be asked to commit to being part of a culture grounded in our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy that brings service and operational excellence to life each day while creating an exceptional experience for our patients, professionals, physicians, and students. Additionally, how we present ourselves matters, and adherence to our Professional Appearance Policy reflects the pride, respect, and professionalism we bring to those we serve.