Lab Assistant, Gen Lab

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

27d • $27 - $40

About The Position

Provide age-appropriate phlebotomy services; perform laboratory specimen processing; use clinical information systems to fulfill laboratory orders; provide results of testing and other information to patient care teams; create accounts for laboratory specimens in hospital demographics/billing system; train new employees; participate in process improvement efforts aimed at improving direct patient care and flow of specimens through the laboratory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience and at least one of the following: At least two (2) years experience in laboratory specimen processing and/or phlebotomy; or.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a postsecondary school or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education; or.
• Laboratory related college courses including Clinical Laboratory Assistant associate degree program or bachelor’s degree coursework in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
• Medical Assistant-Certified certification will be accepted in lieu of the Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an approved phlebotomy program.
• Phlebotomy Certification by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA). A.S.C.P. or N.C.A grants common credentials.
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience.
• Bilingual skills.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in laboratory-related field.
• Eligibility to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered certification to allow for application of topical anesthetic cream.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate phlebotomy services
• Perform laboratory specimen processing
• Use clinical information systems to fulfill laboratory orders
• Provide results of testing and other information to patient care teams
• Create accounts for laboratory specimens in hospital demographics/billing system
• Train new employees
• Participate in process improvement efforts aimed at improving direct patient care and flow of specimens through the laboratory

Benefits

• Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees