Phlebotomy Lab Technician — Precision & Patient Care

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to receive, process and prepare patient specimens with precise labeling and documentation while supporting medical technologists. The role also includes clerical duties such as data entry, phone coverage, and managing lab reports.

Responsibilities extend to maintaining supply inventory, ordering materials, and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• WA State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy certification is required.
• Certification for infectious substances shipping is preferred.
• Customer service and patient relations skills are essential.
• Knowledge of anatomy, venous systems and specimen collection techniques.
• Basic safety guidelines and medical terminology knowledge required.
• General computer knowledge needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process and prepare patient specimens with proper labeling and documentation.
• Assist medical technologists and maintain a clean, organized lab environment.
• Perform clerical duties including data entry, answering phones and managing lab reports.
• Maintain supply inventory, order materials, and ensure equipment functions.

Skills

Customer service

Anatomy knowledge

Venous systems

Specimen collection

Blood tubes usage

Safety guidelines

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

WA State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy certification

Infectious Substance shipping certification

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to receive, process and prepare patient specimens with precise labeling and documentation while supporting medical technologists. The role also includes clerical duties such as data entry, phone coverage, and managing lab reports.

Responsibilities extend to maintaining supply inventory, ordering materials, and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.