Laboratory Analyst 2

Location: Kennewick, WA

Compensation: $21.60/hr

Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday

Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 65 clinics across 10 states, we continuously strive to be the nation’s leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. We are looking for a Laboratory Analyst 2 to join our growing team and help us in our vision to give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorder.

We value our patients and our employees!

We treat our employees like we would want to be treated ourselves: with respect and compassion.

Below are some specifics on what Ideal Option offers and the role.

The Role:

As a Laboratory Analyst 2, you play a key role in performing a variety of moderate and waived testing to include screening toxicology drug analysis, in a clinic or laboratory setting. Additional responsibilities include:

• Analyzes patient specimens by performing and verifying diagnostic medical laboratory tests and following department protocols.
• Makes independent decisions relating to patient testing and prioritization of testing.
• Processes, packages, and ships specimens to be transported to the main laboratory for further testing.
• Performs and reports quality control on all instrumentation before reporting test results following established quality control policies and procedures.
• Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on a variety of instruments and equipment and documents appropriately.
• Verifies all normal and abnormal results, correlates abnormal test results with other patient data, seeks pathologist or manager consultation if necessary, and notifies appropriate medical staff of test results.
• Maintains patients' medical records and verifies accuracy.
• Assists in ordering laboratory supplies and necessities to maintain appropriate level of inventory.
• Performs and reports routine and STAT laboratory tests of moderate complexity.
• Complies with national PHI laws including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Maintains continual sustained attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

At Ideal Option, we offer our employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to recognize how important you are to the company.

•Medical, vision, and dental

•Short-term and long-term disability options

•Life insurance

•Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs

•A 401K retirement program

•Pet Insurance

•Paid time off and paid holidays

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in science with at least 24 semester hours in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science or a combination.

Preferred

• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory setting.