Lab Assistant

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to perform sample collections and processing for medical testing. The ideal candidate will have experience in a clinical lab setting and possess strong communication and customer service skills. Responsibilities include collecting samples, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and maintaining accurate patient information. Join a dedicated team committed to providing quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a phlebotomy course at a vocational college.
• Two years of recent related work experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples for testing including venipuncture and capillary procedures.
• Processes and prepares samples for testing and maintains patient demographic data.
• Provides guidance to new employees on department procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Knowledge of Laboratory Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Course

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Collects appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures. Work also includes: 1) computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines; 2) processing and preparing samples for testing at FHS laboratories; and 3) processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to testing labs. An incumbent may also provide guidance to new employees/students on department procedures and policies. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.

Work requires: 1) ability to communicate effectively, 2) exemplify customer service and 3) knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements, and skills in using a laboratory information system.

Some assignments may require out-of-office travel.

Essential Job Duties

• Performs collections including venipuncture, capillary procedures, and special collections on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient populations using appropriate safety devices and tools. If applicable, performs urine drug screen collection and Breath Alcohol Testing.
• Performs urine drug collection and testing according to DOT standards.
• Provides communication support using established customer service standards.
• Accesses hospital and lab information system programs to perform ordering, sample labeling, log-in, test cancellation, test add-on, etc., and manages final disposition into the sample inventory system/storage program.
• Performs processing duties and prepares samples for testing, including validating patient identity, labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and preserving sample integrity. Test-ready samples are delivered for testing or packaged for dispatch following specific guidelines.
• Completes follow-up protocols and maintains an audit trail for ambiguous orders or issues to resolve concerns in accordance with department procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED) and completion of a phlebotomy course at a vocational college or equivalent technical school, including a 4-week internship in a clinical lab setting; OR high school diploma (or GED) and equivalent on-the-job training with recent lab experience demonstrating requisite skills.
• Two years of recent related work experience in a clinical laboratory setting, phlebotomy clinic, or other Patient Service Center, and one year of insurance collection/data entry work experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant, OR
• Current Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist within 60 days of hire.
• Current AHA BLS Certification within 90 days of hire.
• National registration with ASCP in Phlebotomy preferred.