Senior Laboratory Assistant
About The Position
The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for clinical laboratory duties to include, but not limited to: Phlebotomy: Performs venipuncture and capillary procedures on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatients based on orders in the laboratory information system (LIS) or outpatient requisitions. Including legal collections. Data Entry: Orders testing in LIS based on physician orders. Cancels and redraws orders per policy. Documents communication with care team in LIS as required by policy. Handles and processes specimens for testing at PRMCE and reference laboratories. Specimens include blood, urine, cultures, and other body fluids. Packages and ships laboratory specimens. Performs testing as required. Maintains competency as required. Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job. Performs documentation as needed for maintenance, QC, unusual occurrences, and shift communication. Couriers specimens between campuses as required. Communicates effectively and professionally to all caregivers and patients. All job responsibilities are conducted in accordance with regulatory accreditation agency requirements. Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. _Providence Regional Medical Center Everett received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row._
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification or
- Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification
- If the candidate completed the Providence Swedish NPS Phlebotomy Training Program, they have 3 months post hire to obtain their MA-P.
Responsibilities
- Performs venipuncture and capillary procedures on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatients based on orders in the laboratory information system (LIS) or outpatient requisitions, including legal collections.
- Orders testing in LIS based on physician orders. Cancels and redraws orders per policy. Documents communication with care team in LIS as required by policy.
- Handles and processes specimens for testing at PRMCE and reference laboratories. Specimens include blood, urine, cultures, and other body fluids.
- Packages and ships laboratory specimens.
- Performs testing as required. Maintains competency as required.
- Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job.
- Performs documentation as needed for maintenance, QC, unusual occurrences, and shift communication.
- Couriers specimens between campuses as required.
- Communicates effectively and professionally to all caregivers and patients.
Benefits
- Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
- Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
