Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist (Full Time)

Morton General Hospital; Washington; On-site; USD 30,334 - 45,777; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability

Job summary

Morton General Hospital is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist to perform phlebotomy and process laboratory test requisitions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drawing blood, entering data into the laboratory information system, and ensuring specimen processing under supervision.

Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED and have the necessary certifications to qualify. This position also includes various benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical necessity.
• Washington State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients or donors for analysis or other medical purposes.
• Processes laboratory test requisitions and enters data into the system.
• Centrifuges, aliquots, and loads specimens onto analyzers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

ICD-10 coding

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Washington State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist Certification

Washington State Medical Assistant- Registered (or Certified)

Job description

## Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist (Full Time)### Category:Laboratory### Description:According to established policies and procedures, performs phlebotomy, processes laboratory test requisitions. Reviews requisitions for completeness, enters data into laboratory information system, labels specimens, centrifuges, aliquots and loads specimens onto automated laboratory analyzers for analysis under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist/Technician.### Minimum qualifications:* High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.* Washington State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist Certification; Washington State Medical Assistant- Registered (or Certified)* Knowledge of medical terminology and medical necessity. Work requires the analytical ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not overly difficult or complex.* ICD-10 coding and specimen processing preferred.### Primary Responsibilities:* Draws blood from patients or donors in hospital or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes.* Processes laboratory test requisitions.* Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, blood collection devices, gauze, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified test or procedures.* Verifies or records identity of patient or donor and converse with patient or donor to alleviate fear of procedure.* Provide clerical support for the laboratory.* Performs morning Lab draws for inpatients. Assists in ER Phlebotomy.* Reviews requisitions for completeness.* Enters data into laboratory information system/labels specimens.* Centrifuges.* Aliquots and loads specimens onto automated laboratory analyzers for analysis under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist/Technician.* Inventories and requests needed supplies to ensure continuous operation.* Other duties as assigned.### Standard for portrayal of mission and values:* Employee demonstrates and fosters the Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 core values of - One team, on Mission. Go out of your way, to brighten someone's day. Own it, embrace it. Care like crazy. Motivate, elevate, appreciate. Know the way, show the way, ease the way. Find joy along the way.* Employee demonstrates and fosters the mission of Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 to foster trust and nurture a healthy community.* Is cooperative and supportive to others within the department and hospital providing care and services.* Treats individuals including patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patient families, physicians, volunteers, visitors, and others with respect, dignity, and fairness.* Behaves professionally and ethically in all interactions with patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patients' families, physicians' volunteers, and others.* Is consistently courteous to patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patient’s families, physicians, volunteers, and others; greets individuals and provides assistance and direction in an attentive and helpful manner.* Willingly strives at continuous quality improvement to achieve quality work the first time every time.* Is willing to learn new procedures and develop new skills for the purpose of improving quality of care and services.* Willingly participates as a member of the work team(s) supporting the goals and objectives of the department and the district.* When answering the telephone, is courteous to the caller, clearly identifies department, name and takes a message or directs calls as necessary in a helpful manner.### Benefits Include:Medical, Dental and Vision, 403(b) with a maximum match of 6% (match depends on years of experience in the healthcare field), Employer paid life insurance at 1x your annual rate of salary, Employer paid long term disability, EAP, PTO accrual (.0789/hr. up to 40 hours/week) & Paid Sick Leave accrual (.025/hr. up to 40 hours/week. PTO & Sick leave accrual combination meets requirements of Washington Paid Sick leave requirements).Apply for this job### Salary Range:This is a union position on the union wage scale (24 steps), and the selected candidate will be placed on the wage scale at the years of experience per the contract. Step 1: $22.02/hr., Step 12: $26.75/hr. Step 24: $33.23/hr.### Closing:Open until filled