Phlebotomist - Evening Shift

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics • Colfax, WA

2d • $22 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Laboratory, the Phlebotomist collects and processes laboratory specimens and assists with accurate records, patient documentation, and supply inventory. The role requires maintaining patient confidentiality and following professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

The position is primarily based in a clinical environment and is scheduled for 20 hours per week on the evening shift. The employee must be able to perform the position’s essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant Phlebotomy license, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire; license must be maintained while employed.
• Successful completion, at the time of application, of a phlebotomy training program or course meeting WAC 246-827-0400(2).
• AHA BLS/CPR certification within 30 days of hire, maintained while employed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a laboratory or related science field.
• Experience working in a critical access hospital.
• One or more years of experience with EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients courteously, identify yourself, explain procedures, and follow established patient-identification policies.
• Collect blood using established procedures, appropriate equipment and tubes, and requested or priority-based timing.
• Label specimens immediately after collection with at least two unique identifiers.
• Follow established procedures for special collections, including newborn screenings, blood cultures, and specialty kits.
• Apply age-related concepts when communicating with patients and families, collecting samples, and providing instructions for patient-collected specimens.
• Follow infection-control and hazardous-waste policies and protocols.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.
• Review policies and procedures and provide feedback for improvement as needed.
• Maintain laboratory supply inventory, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt of supplies.
• Enter and review written physician orders for laboratory tests and scan paper requisitions into the EMR/LIS.
• Review and verify whether patients need to sign ABNs when requested laboratory tests are not covered by insurance.
• Train and directly supervise new laboratory staff in phlebotomy practices and visiting laboratory students in safe collection techniques, as assigned by the Director of the Laboratory.
• Transport specimens and supplies as needed.
• Participate in annual competencies and trainings and maintain skills throughout employment.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures, comply with applicable regulations, communicate operational updates, collaborate with staff, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement options, including 403(b) and 457 plans.
• Medical insurance coverage beginning on day one and available to full-time and part-time employees.
• Discounts on medical services provided by Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics.
• Differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• PTO plan that allows employees to increase accrual with each year of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED