Lab Assistant - South Clinic

About the role

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.

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

• Per Diem coverage needed Monday through Friday, Day shift
• Required Education/Experience: 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; or 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; or Laboratory related college courses including Clinical Laboratory Assistant associate degree program or bachelor's degree coursework in Biology, Chemistry, or related fields.
• 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 grants common credentials.
• Pediatric phlebotomy experience.
• Bilingual skills.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in laboratory-related field.
• Eligibility to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered certification to allow for application of topical anesthetic cream.

Qualifications

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Skills

Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

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.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE