Laboratory Assistant​/Phlebotomist

Position: Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist (Full Time)

Location: Spokane Valley

## Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist (Full Time)### Category:

Laboratory###

Description:

According to established policies and procedures, performs phlebotomy, processes laboratory test requisitions. Reviews requisitions for completeness, enters data into laboratory information system, labels specimens, centrifuges, aliquots and loads specimens onto automated laboratory analyzers for analysis under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist/Technician.###

Minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Washington State Medical Assistant - Phlebotomist Certification;

Washington State Medical Assistant

• Registered (or Certified)
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical necessity. Work requires the analytical ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not overly difficult or complex.
• ICD-10 coding and specimen processing preferred.###

Primary Responsibilities:

• Draws blood from patients or donors in hospital or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes.
• Processes laboratory test requisitions.
• Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, blood collection devices, gauze, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified test or procedures.
• Verifies or records identity of patient or donor and converse with patient or donor to alleviate fear of procedure.
• Provide clerical support for the laboratory.
• Performs morning Lab draws for inpatients. Assists in ER Phlebotomy.
• Reviews requisitions for completeness.
• Enters data into laboratory information system/labels specimens.
• Centrifuges.
• Aliquots and loads specimens onto automated laboratory analyzers for analysis under the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist/Technician.
• Inventories and requests needed supplies to ensure continuous operation.
• Other duties as assigned.### Standard for portrayal of mission and values:
• Employee demonstrates and fosters the Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 core values of - One team, on Mission. Go out of your way, to brighten someone's day. Own it, embrace it. Care like crazy. Motivate, elevate, appreciate. Know the way, show the way, ease the way. Find joy along the way.
• Employee demonstrates and fosters the mission of Lewis County Hospital District No. 1 to foster trust and nurture a healthy community.
• Is cooperative and supportive to others within the department and hospital providing care and services.
• Treats individuals including patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patient families, physicians, volunteers, visitors, and others with respect, dignity, and fairness.
• Behaves professionally and ethically in all interactions with patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patients' families, physicians' volunteers, and others.
• Is consistently courteous to patients, co-workers, supervisors, management, patient’s families, physicians, volunteers, and others; greets individuals and provides assistance and direction in an attentive and helpful manner.
• Willingly strives at continuous quality improvement to achieve quality work the first time every time.
• Is willing to learn new procedures and develop new skills for the purpose of improving quality of care and services.
• Willingly participates as a member of the work team(s) supporting the goals and objectives of the department and the district.
• When answering the telephone, is courteous to the caller, clearly identifies department, name and takes a message or directs calls as necessary in a helpful manner.### Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental and Vision, 403(b) with a maximum match of 6% (match depends on years of experience in the healthcare field), Employer paid life insurance at 1x your annual rate of salary, Employer paid long term disability, EAP, PTO accrual (.0789/hr. up to 40 hours/week) & Paid Sick Leave accrual (.025/hr. up to 40 hours/week. PTO & Sick leave accrual combination meets requirements of Washington Paid Sick leave requirements).Apply

for this job### Salary Range:

This is a union position on the union wage scale (24 steps), and the selected candidate will be placed on the wage scale at the years of experience per the contract. Step 1: $22.02/hr., Step 12: $26.75/hr step 24: $33.23/hr.### Closing:

Open until filled

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