What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
**Up to a $1,500 sign on bonus for qualified applicants**
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 336 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Seattle Washington. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
Responsibilities
This position assures timely and accurate collection and labeling of patient specimens such as blood, sputum, urine, and stool in order to provide for the completion of clinical laboratory tests ordered by physicians. Performs pre-analytical processing of patient samples based on established laboratory procedures.
In addition, this position communicates pertinent laboratory information to healthcare providers including test ordering instructions, patient test results, or established laboratory practices.
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Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required.
WA State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy certification is required.
May also require certification of training in Infectious Substance shipping outlined by the Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Also required are excellent customer service and patient relations skills; knowledge of anatomy, venous systems, proper specimen collection techniques and use of blood tubes; knowledge of safety guidelines and basic medical and laboratory terminology.
General computer knowledge is needed.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
