Phlebotomist - UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah

University of Washington•Issaquah, WA

About The Position

UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist to perform routine and stat laboratory testing using automated or semi-automated equipment, kit assays, and microscopic evaluations. The role includes understanding, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting applicable equipment and testing methods, including coordinating with manufacturers’ customer service personnel when needed. The successful candidate works accurately and precisely, organizes work to meet service demands, and performs calmly and efficiently without direct supervision. The position performs quality control analyses on assigned tests and determines whether parameters are within established ranges. In coordination with the CLT Lead, the technician may train and demonstrate routine laboratory techniques to new employees. As delegated by clinic leadership, the technician may also send patients letters containing laboratory results or overdue appointment reminders. UW Medicine Primary Care at Issaquah provides personalized care for patients at every stage of life. The clinic is located near the Issaquah Transit Center and offers primary care services. This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE, scheduled for four 10-hour shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Shift start and end times vary; the position is on day shift.

Requirements

For CLT1 and CLT2: Be able to obtain Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification from the Washington State Department of Health within 90 days of hire.
For CLT1 and CLT2: High school diploma or GED.
For CLT2: At least one year of relevant experience or training in a clinical laboratory or medical setting.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and stat laboratory tests using automated or semi-automated equipment, kit assays, and microscopic evaluations.
Understand, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot applicable equipment and testing methods, consulting manufacturer customer service personnel when needed.
Perform work accurately and precisely, organize workload to meet service demands, and work calmly and efficiently without direct supervision.
Perform quality control analyses on assigned tests and determine whether parameters are within established ranges.
Participate in training and demonstrating routine laboratory techniques to new employees in coordination with the CLT Lead.
As delegated by clinic leadership, send letters to patients with laboratory results or overdue appointment reminders.