Laboratory Assistant Lead

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

As a Lab Assistant Lead, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests. As a lead, you will exercise limited supervision over staff, while performing much the same work as others in the job family, participating in the day-to-day operations of the work unit.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development. As a lead, the work requires considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures and equipment applicable to the work unit at appointment.

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions.
• Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency.
• Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
• Processes specimen into the lab, organized for department distribution.

Required

High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
Basic Life Support (through AHA) - CPR, within 90 Days and
Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist: WA, within 6 - months

Lead - Two years of current related work experience in both adult and pediatric phlebotomy within the last 5 years - upon hire 

Preferred

Certificate Other Lab Assistant Program 6 months experience in an acute care facility, upon hire and
Certificate Other Phlebotomy program, upon hire and

Lead - National registration with ASCP in Phlebotomy