Lab Assistant - Inpatient Phlebotomy

Job Summary

Works collaboratively with all healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. May perform phlebotomy services, specimen collection/handling, utilize knowledge of department procedures and computerized Lab Information Systems (LIS), and support patients with information and direction utilizing laboratory services. Assists lab staff with delivering patient care, distributing lab results and reports, and operation of laboratory equipment.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, delivers, and picks up items in accordance with health and safety regulations and laboratory policies to ensure specimen integrity, quality patient care, and caregiver safety.
• Collections and labels specimens for requested testing, processes specimen according to established guidelines and completes documentation for the specimen.
• Performs data entry of patient demographics and tests ordered.
• Performs all paperwork, technical, and nontechnical procedures required to process and submit specimens.
• Receives, handles, sorts, processes, or packages specimens.
• Receives and makes telephone calls and uses computer terminal and reference guides to provide information and answer questions from clients and patients, regarding specimen requirements, test results and other client requests.
• Performs waived testing as assigned.
• Recognizes abnormal results and follows up as defined in standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Prior clinical laboratory experience
• Able to approach, communicate and positively interact with patients and health care professionals while performing their duties, frequently under stressful conditions.
• Able to work without supervision but know when to consult with supervisory personnel for assistance in determining appropriate actions.
• Able to use the electronic laboratory information system.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

• Able to approach, communicate and positively interact with patients and health care professionals while performing their duties, frequently under stressful conditions.
• Able to work without supervision but know when to consult with supervisory personnel for assistance in determining appropriate actions.
• Able to use the electronic laboratory information system.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Lab Assistant – Phlebotomist
• Following established standards and practices, the Phlebotomist instructs patients in the procedure for collection of specimens, collects specimens and performs simple laboratory procedures.
• Washington State License/Certification requirements: WA State: Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy Certification is either required at the time of hire or the application must be submitted within 14 days of hire with the active credential in place within 180 days of hire.

Department Notes

• May perform phlebotomy services, specimen collection/handling, utilize knowledge of department procedures and computerized Lab Information Systems (LIS), and support patients with information and direction utilizing laboratory services.
• Assists lab staff with delivering patient care, distributing lab results and reports, and operation of laboratory equipment.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Lab Assistant – Phlebotomist
• Following established standards and practices, the Phlebotomist instructs patients in the procedure for collection of specimens, collects specimens and performs simple laboratory procedures.
• Washington State License/Certification requirements: WA State: Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy Certification is either required at the time of hire or the application must be submitted within 14 days of hire with the active credential in place within 180 days of hire.

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Lab Assistant – Phlebotomist
• Following established standards and practices, the Phlebotomist instructs patients in the procedure for collection of specimens, collects specimens and performs simple laboratory procedures.
• Washington State License/Certification requirements: WA State: Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy Certification is either required at the time of hire or the application must be submitted within 14 days of hire with the active credential in place within 180 days of hire.

Department / Location Specific Notes

• Lab Assistant – Phlebotomist
• Following established standards and practices, the Phlebotomist instructs patients in the procedure for collection of specimens, collects specimens and performs simple laboratory procedures.
• Washington State License/Certification requirements: WA State: Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy Certification is either required at the time of hire or the application must be submitted within 14 days of hire with the active credential in place within 180 days of hire.

Pay

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.92 – $35.90. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Schedule

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Benefits

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.