Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Bellevue Lab

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bellevue is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to collect and process samples for testing. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant training, and experience in a clinical lab setting. Responsibilities include maintaining patient records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collecting samples for testing including phlebotomy procedures.
• Processing and preparing samples for testing.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Knowledge of Laboratory Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Course Completion

Job description

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Responsibilities

This job is responsible for collecting, within scope of practice, appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures. Work also includes:

• Computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiple computer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines;
• Processing and preparing samples for testing at CHI-FH laboratories; and
• 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

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Exemplify customer service
• 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.

“We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.”

Qualifications

We Require

• High School Diploma (or GED) and completion of a phlebotomy course at a vocational college or equivalent technical school, including completion of a 4-week internship in Phlebotomy in a clinical lab setting; OR high school diploma (or GED) and equivalent on-the-job training with recent lab experience that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge/skills/abilities required.
• 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 that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge and skills/abilities preferred.
• Current Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant, OR
• Current Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist within 60 days of date of hire.
• National registration with ASCP in Phlebotomy preferred.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.