Senior Laboratory Assistant

at  Providence Swedish

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Laboratory Assistant is responsible for clinical laboratory duties to include, but not limited to:

• Phlebotomy: Performs venipuncture and capillary procedures on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatients based on orders in the laboratory information system (LIS) or outpatient requisitions. Including legal collections.
• Data Entry: Orders testing in LIS based on physician orders. Cancels and redraws orders per policy. Documents communication with care team in LIS as required by policy.
• Handles and processes specimens for testing at PRMCE and reference laboratories. Specimens include blood, urine, cultures, and other body fluids.
• Packages and ships laboratory specimens.
• Performs testing as required. Maintains competency as required.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job.
• Performs documentation as needed for maintenance, QC, unusual occurrences, and shift communication.
• Couriers specimens between campuses as required.
• Communicates effectively and professionally to all caregivers and patients.

All job responsibilities are conducted in accordance with regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett received the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence four years in a row.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Coursework/Training Completion of a Phlebotomy course (including completion of a 4 week internship in Phlebotomy in a clinical laboratory setting). Or
• Coursework/Training Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Course. Or equivalent educ/experience.
• a combination of education and directly related work experience.
• or six months of related laboratory work experience and eligible for DOH Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy license.
• Coursework/Training If job assignment requires driving to another facility, complete Defensive Driving course within 6 months of hire and every three years thereafter.
• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification or upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification.

• Phlebotomy: Performs venipuncture and capillary procedures on pediatric and adult inpatient and outpatients based on orders in the laboratory information system (LIS) or outpatient requisitions. Including legal collections.
• Data Entry: Orders testing in LIS based on physician orders. Cancels and redraws orders per policy. Documents communication with care team in LIS as required by policy.
• Handles and processes specimens for testing at PRMCE and reference laboratories. Specimens include blood, urine, cultures, and other body fluids.
• Packages and ships laboratory specimens.
• Performs testing as required. Maintains competency as required.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job.
• Performs documentation as needed for maintenance, QC, unusual occurrences, and shift communication.
• Couriers specimens between campuses as required.
• Communicates effectively and professionally to all caregivers and patients