JOB TITLE: Phlebotomist

LOCATION: Olympia, WA

COMPENSATION: $20.00+ per hour

EMPLOYEE TYPE: Part-time

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for a part-time phlebotomist in Olympia, WA Monday-Friday from 5am to about 9am.

• Verify urine and blood test requisitions.
• Follow laboratory procedures to correctly identify the patient before any specimen is obtained.
• Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks; collect urine specimens.
• Maintain specimen integrity by following department procedures; observe isolation procedures.
• Properly label and document specimens and prepare for shipment.
• Maintain daily tallies of collections performed; inform supervisor of low volume shifts, unusual problems, or deviations from standard procedure.
• Maintain quality results by following laboratory and clinical procedures and the testing schedule.
• Track and request laboratory and office supplies needed to fulfill duties.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; follow Universal Precautions and OSHA standards when handling specimens.
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Certification (proof of certification required upon hire)
• Computer and technology proficient
• Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful and/or fast-paced environments
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Ability to communicate clearly and frequently
• Ability to work well on a team composed of unique individuals
• Ability to use judgment to solve problems
• Ability to be polite, courteous, and engaging with staff and patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK CONDITIONS

• Frequently required to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds
• Frequently required to speak and hear
•  Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time and bend, stretch, and stoop
•  Frequently required to use all types of vision, such as close vision and computer vision
• Frequently required to use hand dexterity for use of standard office and clinical equipment
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and/or extended hours as Company dictates
• Occasional exposure to various temperatures
• Frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions

ABOUT THE COMPANY COC, Continuity of Care, is a leading provider of mobile phlebotomy and imaging services in the US. Operating in 9 states currently and expanding every month, COC is the largest non-lab owned mobile phlebotomy company on the West Coast. COC provides services to mental health centers, skilled nursing facilities, community care-based programs, local government outreach programs, workers compensation, dental offices, doctors' offices, and even in-home services. The company's relationships with local and national labs allow for our client/patient's samples to be processed quickly preventing any delays in care.