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Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomy
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital - Snoqualmie, WA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomy role at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is a part-time position focused on obtaining and processing blood samples from patients. The assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of laboratory results by collecting high-quality samples and serving as the primary liaison between the laboratory and its customers, including patients and other departments. This position requires adherence to healthcare regulations and hospital policies while maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Responsibilities
- Performs venipuncture and/or capillary blood collection as ordered by provider
- Uses IT systems to register patients, schedule appointments, process orders, enter results, and communicate with providers and other departments
- Processes samples to prepare for laboratory testing
- Performs waived patient testing and quality control
- Performs clerical duties such as scanning, faxing, and filing
- Participates in training of new staff and student externs
- Complies with all local, state, and federal requirements for healthcare institutions and medical laboratories
- Strictly adheres to all Snoqualmie Valley Hospital system procedures and policies
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
- Maintains supply levels by restocking, taking inventory, and communicating needs to laboratory management
- Works effectively as a team member within the department and with other departments
- Uses various methods to communicate such as email, fax, instant messaging, EMR messages, and telephone
- Recognizes and corrects problems associated with orders and samples before forwarding to technical staff
Requirements
- Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a post-secondary school or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization
- Current WA State Medical-Assistant/Phlebotomist certificate, or the ability to obtain certification within 60 days with proof of application
- Proficiency in venipuncture and capillary blood collection using sterile technique
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with a diverse patient group including infants, children, and adults
- Ability to complete waived testing
- Knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of PPE
- Ability to complete various clerical duties
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a healthcare setting
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee assistance program
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Retirement plan
- Travel assistance & ID theft protection
- Voluntary benefits
