Phlebotomist, Harborview Medical Center
About The Position
UW Medicine’s Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is hiring a Phlebotomist for the Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The role serves patients by collecting blood, instructing patients on proper urine and stool specimen collection, and ensuring the integrity of collected samples. The phlebotomist also helps orient and train students and new employees and supports laboratory and outpatient blood-draw operations. This is an intermittent part-time, temporary position. The listed schedule is Friday through Monday and Wednesday, 0530–1400, with holidays as needed. It is a day-shift position. The pay range is $23.87–$34.14 per hour. The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology provides clinical laboratory services supporting patient care, research, and education. UW Medicine is a health system that includes a medical school and research center, with a mission to improve public health through medical knowledge, patient care, and the education of health professionals.
Requirements
- High school graduation and completion of a phlebotomy course; equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply.
- Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certification (MA-P) with the Washington State Department of Health, or obtain the MA-P within 180 days of the start date.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and collection equipment for blood collection according to established procedures.
- Use resources such as the Online Testing Guide to ensure proper collection, handling, and specimen integrity.
- Verify patient identity before blood collection according to the Specimen Collection procedure.
- Perform phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
- Instruct patients on proper collection of urine and stool specimens.
- Review and release laboratory orders in the electronic medical record.
- Perform duties related to preparation for phlebotomy collection.
- Support outpatient blood-draw operations, including completing assigned opening and closing checklists.
- Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Rotate through scheduled or directed phlebotomy bench assignments to support laboratory workflow and coverage.
- Communicate clearly, directly, and promptly.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records.
- Clean the work area at least once each shift.
- Assist with orientation, training, and support for new employees and students.
- Attend division and department staff meetings.
- Participate in performance-improvement activities and support compliance with JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards.
- Complete compliance, safety, and other training relevant to assigned job functions.
- Follow UW and departmental policies and procedures, including attendance, professional conduct, and service culture guidelines.
- Maintain current knowledge of safety procedures, including fire plans, disaster drills, and evacuation routes.
- Follow directions from the leadership team, including the CLT Lead.
- Perform related duties as required.
Benefits
- Vacation and sick time accrue monthly.
- 12 paid holidays.
- State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or participating colleges or universities.
- Fully subsidized U-PASS public transit pass covering multiple forms of regional public transportation.
- Healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
- Fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress-reduction classes through Whole U.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
