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Lab Assistant (Limited Duration)

Salem Health
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United States, Oregon, Salem
Jul 01, 2025
Location Site: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301 Department: Lab Specimen Management Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt, Limited Duration Schedule: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday Your role with usAs a laboratory assistant at Salem Health, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and timely flow of patient specimens from multiple clinical disciplines. You will be responsible for collecting and processing specimens, performing waived and moderately complex laboratory tests, and accurately reporting results. This position requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations.What you'll doPerforms staff workload responsibilities, setting high standards of performance, and assists in the development of policies, procedures, processes, performance improvement, and quality assurance.Demonstrates technical expertise, including proficiency in web-based programs, equipment operation and maintenance, and supply management, ensuring optimal efficiency and turnaround time.Maintains a safe work environment by following infection control procedures, prescribed safety techniques, and demonstrating knowledge of and compliance with the Hospital Safety Management Program. Communicates effectively, receiving, recording, and relaying messages accurately and timely, resolving or directing complaints efficiently, and demonstrating flexibility in response to unexpected changes. Embraces continuous improvement, using downtime for professional enhancement activities, demonstrating self-motivation, and supporting changes and improvements in the workplace. Takes responsibility for keeping professionally informed, readily volunteers or accepts assignments and outside development activities, and serves as a resource and educator for staff, promoting education and development. Performs various department-specific functions, including specimen receiving, processing and referencing, registration and ordering, microbiology setup, MPA operation and maintenance, specimen sorting, and STAT processing, ensuring efficient and accurate workflow. Required qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. Additional information Minimum of one year of related experience in either a clinical, medical office, or research setting preferred. Total rewards package Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details. Why Salem Health? Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care. We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.