Phlebotomist, Intermittent, UWMC Montlake

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Phlebotomist with the Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) – Montlake. UWMC is an acute care academic medical center with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. As a phlebotomist, you will serve our patient community directly by performing blood draws and providing instruction on proper collection of urine specimens. Additionally, you will support students and new employees by providing orientation and training, in addition to other duties outlined below.

Requirements

• High school graduation AND completion of a phlebotomy course.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
• Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certification (MA-P) with the Washington State Department of Health OR obtain the MA-P within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and collection equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
• Instruct patients on proper collection of urine specimens.
• Perform laboratory testing procedures.
• Interact with patients and their families, as well as departmental and hospital staff.
• Assist in the orientation and training of students and new employees
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

What This Job Offers

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