Lab Assistant, Gen Lab

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children’s is hiring for a phlebotomy-focused role in our laboratory. You will provide age-appropriate phlebotomy services, process specimens, and ensure orders flow through the LIS system to support patient care teams.

You will also assist with creating specimen accounts, training new staff, and participating in process-improvement initiatives to enhance direct patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years in lab specimen processing and/or phlebotomy or related coursework.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy program preferred.
• Washington State MA-Phlebotomist certification to be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate phlebotomy services and specimen processing.
• Use laboratory information systems to fulfill orders and create specimen accounts.
• Provide test results to patient care teams and assist with related information.
• Train new employees and participate in process-improvement efforts.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Clinical information systems

Training

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program completion

Clinical Laboratory Assistant/ Biology degree coursework

Washington MA-Phlebotomist certification within 6 months

Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-Certified) acceptable in lieu

Job description

Provide age-appropriate phlebotomy services; perform laboratory specimen processing; use clinical information systems to fulfill laboratory orders; provide results of testing and other information to patient care teams; create accounts for laboratory specimens in hospital demographics/billing system; train new employees; participate in process improvement efforts aimed at improving direct patient care and flow of specimens through the laboratory.

Required Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent experience and at least one of the following: At least two (2) years experience in laboratory specimen processing and/or phlebotomy; or. Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a postsecondary school or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education; or. Laboratory related college courses including Clinical Laboratory Assistant associate degree program or bachelor’s degree coursework in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.

Required Credentials

Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment. Medical Assistant-Certified certification will be accepted in lieu of the Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist.

Preferred

Completion of an approved phlebotomy program. Phlebotomy Certification by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA). A.S.C.P. or N.C.A grants common credentials. Pediatric phlebotomy experience. Bilingual skills. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in laboratory-related field. Eligibility to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered certification to allow for application of topical anesthetic cream.

Compensation Range

$27.17 - $40.75 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves. Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and