Lab Assistant, Gen Lab

About the role

Seattle Children’s mission is Hope. Care. Cure – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. As a Magnet‑designated pediatric academic medical center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho, the organization delivers superior patient care, advances pediatric research, and provides a culture grounded in Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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
• 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
• Laboratory‑related college courses including a Clinical Laboratory Assistant associate degree program or bachelor’s degree coursework in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields

Qualifications

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. common credentials
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience
• Bilingual skills
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory‑related field
• Eligibility to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant‑Registered certification to allow for application of topical anesthetic cream

Benefits

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.

Pay

Compensation range: $26.51 – $39.76 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.