Lab Assistant - South Clinic

Seattle Children's Hospital • Federal Way, WA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Seattle Children’s is seeking a Lab Assistant to join their South Clinic team. This role is responsible for providing age-appropriate phlebotomy services, performing laboratory specimen processing, and utilizing clinical information systems to manage laboratory orders. The Lab Assistant will also be responsible for creating accounts for laboratory specimens in the hospital's demographics/billing system, training new employees, and participating in process improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and laboratory workflow. This is a Per Diem position requiring coverage Monday through Friday during the day shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 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

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 403(b)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED