Clinical Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist-SEIU (40hr/wk)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs venipuncture and capillary specimen collection on patients. Depending on work location, performs in-house phlebotomy, in-house processing, phlebotomy in a physician office setting, or registration and phlebotomy in a patient service center. Demonstrates effective communication among laboratory colleagues, clients, physicians, medical office staff, and patients. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with day hours, and is based in Kirkland, Washington. The posted wage range is $26.75 to $41.06 per hour. The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent, or applicable coursework to be applied toward obtaining the required Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomy (MA-P) certification.
Medical terminology knowledge.
Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Certification from an approved phlebotomy training program with successful completion of a required internship, or relevant work experience.
Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory customer service or specimen processing role.
Previous training and competence in addressing the range of customer service situations involving clinicians and their office staff.
Working knowledge of government regulations, particularly Medicare and Washington State Medical Test Site regulations.
Working knowledge of College of American Pathologists (ASCP) and The Joint Commission (TJC) inspection criteria.
PBT(ASCP).

Responsibilities

Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture blood sample collections on patients of all age groups and accurately identifies and labels specimens following established laboratory protocol.
Uses the laboratory information system or other reference laboratory web-based applications to independently resolve complex issues in a sensitive, caring, and timely manner.
Processes specimens according to laboratory protocol, including proper handling, centrifugation, storage, packaging, and transport.
Collects insurance and financial information necessary for proper billing.
Demonstrates knowledge of requirements for collecting ABNs and completing MSPQ information.
Accurately enters orders and patient demographic information in the laboratory information system.
Answers and navigates calls accurately, efficiently, and courteously using effective customer service practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.