Clinical Laboratory Technician Phlebotomist - WUCA Grant Medical & Diabetes Associates

Washington University in St. Louis

1d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and/or special assays on blood and body fluids. Functions as a Phlebotomist requiring expertise in blood drawing procedures. Serves as a liaison between all stakeholders and advocates for the patients’ needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.
• Completion of an educational program in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree - Medical Assistant, Associate degree - Phlebotomy
• Assessment Based Recognition (ABR) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Laboratory Or Medical Office Setting (2 Years)
• Assay, Clinical Laboratory Operations, Cross-Team Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Equipment Maintenance, Health Insurance Verification, Interactive Communication, Microsoft Office, Order Management, Phlebotomy, Prioritization, Regulatory Requirements, Sample Collection, Task Organization, Team Collaboration, Troubleshooting, Venipuncture

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedure by identifying patient, gathers necessary supplies, verifies orders/tube labels, communicates with patient by describing steps of the procedure, cleans venipuncture/capillary site, utilizes personal protective equipment and obtains blood samples in a manner intended to limit patient discomfort.
• Prepares collected specimens for testing or for submission to alternate laboratories.
• Verifies both written and electronic lab orders and releases orders for specimen collection.
• Prints tube labels and routes orders and labels to phlebotomist performing sample collection.
• Consults with physician team, Supervisor or testing lab for clarification and verification of appropriateness of orders.
• Offers suggestions for alternate testing as needed.
• Monitors insurance requirements.
• Assures that collected samples are routed to alternate laboratories as required by insurance.
• Performs routine assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including instrument maintenance and minor troubleshooting; may perform special assays with supervision by a senior medical technologist or supervisor.
• Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs supervisor of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.
• May assist with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.
• Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance; participates in relevant continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned by practice leadership.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED