Phlebotomist, UWMC – Northwest

About the role

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Specimen Processing Team at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) – Northwest. UWMC is an acute care academic medical center with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. It is the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and collection equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
• Instruct patients on proper collection of urine specimens.
• Perform laboratory testing procedures.
• Interact with patients and their families, as well as departmental and hospital staff.
• Aid in the orientation and training of students and new employees.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school graduation AND completion of a phlebotomy course.
• Legal Requirement: Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certification (MA-P) with the Washington State Department of Health OR obtain the MA-P within 60 days of start date.

Qualifications

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities. Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region. Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options. Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U. And much more!

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.

About UW Medicine

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that include Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $26.33 hourly Pay Range Maximum $38.29 hourly Benefits Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit here. Shift First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 0.00% Union/Bargaining Unit SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance