NEEDED: Phlebotomist

LOCATION: FDC SeaTac, 2425 S 200 th St, SeaTac, WA 98198

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizen
• Must have successfully completed a phlebotomy program through a post-secondary school or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of phlebotomy training program, or military training or experience that satisfies the WA State Department of Licensing training or experience requirements.
• Must also hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist from the State of Washington.
• Must have at least 6 months of applicable experience.
• Two (2) letters of reference.
• Hold a current CPR certification.
• Must possess knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures to perform job activities on various types of medical equipment and automated systems.
• Must also possess knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment. Possess the ability to relate and deal effectively with Physicians, peers, inmates, and others; and, to recognize, report, and record changes in patient's physical and emotional condition.

JOB DUTIES: S hall include, but are not limited to:

• Collect clinical laboratory specimens (human blood) for testing requested by a clinician. Collection of specimens will be accomplished via routine venipuncture and capillary procedures.
• Collect other body fluids and clinical specimens (i.e. stool, urine, sputum). Incumbent instructs patients on proper collection of specimens such as stool and urine for laboratory analysis.
• Incumbent is responsible for specimen processing and transport. Processing will include, but not be limited to, specimen centrifugation, aliquoting, and mixing.
• Appropriately handles infectious and bio-hazardous waste.
• Incumbent assists laboratory staff in a variety of laboratory related activities, including but not limited to, ordering entry into a computerized laboratory information system, preparing laboratory related paperwork, storing and inventorying laboratory supplies.
• Incumbent will maintain required competency training as outlined by accrediting standards and local policy.
• Actively participate in the institution's Quality Management program by reporting quality issues, attending meetings, and in-service programs when applicable.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all needles and syringes used to replace sub stock inventory.
• The incumbent may be called to perform other technical or clerical duties, not previously defined, as necessary to meet the needs of the department.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued Sick Leave, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, 401K opportunity, and Health Benefits contribution.