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Clinical Lab Assistant, Phlebotomist

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2024

💰 $70,000/yr($46,000/yr – $70,000/yr)

About the role

Wage Range: $23.31 - $35.35 per hour Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications, or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.Job Summary Performs venipuncture and capillary specimen collection on patients. Depending on work location, performs in-house phlebotomy, in house processing, phlebotomy in a physician office setting, or registration and phlebotomy in a patient service center. Demonstrate effective communication among laboratory colleagues, clients, physicians, medical office staff and patients.Primary Duties

Processes all specimens in accordance with laboratory protocol including the proper handling, centrifugation, storage, packaging, and transport.
Uses the laboratory information system and other reference laboratory’s web-based applications to independently solve complex issues in a sensitive, caring, and timely manner.
Answer and navigate calls with accuracy, efficiency, and courtesy using the best customer service tactics and practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:REQUIRED for the position:

High School graduate or equivalent or applicable coursework to be applied to obtain required WA State Medical Assistant – Phlebotomy (MA-P) - Certification.
Certification from an approved phlebotomy-training program with successful completion of a required internship preferred, or relevant work experience.
Medical terminology
State of Washington Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) or equivalent.
Have and maintain current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

DESIRED for the position:

3 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory role
Previous training and competence in dealing with unique needs in the range of customer service situations with clinicians and their office staff.
Working knowledge of the various government regulations specifically Medicare and the Washington state medical Test Site regulations. Working knowledge of the College of American Pathologists (ASCP) and the Joint Commission (TJC) inspection criteria.

Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family.At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

Medical, vision and dental insurance
On-demand virtual health care
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Paid Time Off/Vacation
Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
Paid holidays
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary identity theft protection
Voluntary legal insurance
Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
Free parking
Commuter benefits

2024 Benefits GuideThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW.

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