Senior Phlebotomist - The Everett Clinic, Mukilteo, WA
UnitedHealth Group
- Mukilteo, WA
- $16.00-31.44 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Venipuncture and specimen collection:
- Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques promptly
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment
- Process and prepare specimens for testing and transport
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to specimen collection, testing, and equipment
- Give proper patient collection instructions (i.e. urine collection, stool collection, etc.)
- Instruct patients in post-phlebotomy care
- Properly dispose of bio-hazardous and sharps materials
- Obtain specimens for microbiology testing
- Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other miscellaneous services
- Order sufficient supplies to perform the workload and rotate stock and prevent the use of outdated supplies
- Always follow the venipuncture standard of work (SOW)
- Always follow the processing standard of work (SOW) including positive identification of all patient specimens
- Perform waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing:
- Performs both waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing, including microscopy
- Maintain accurate records of patient information, test results, and laboratory procedures
- Perform quality control and calibration procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities including proficiency testing
- Always follow the resulting standard of work (SOW)
- Always follow the processing standard of work (SOW)
- Participate in competency assessment
- Follow The Everett Clinic (TEC) lab procedures and guidelines
- Follow the Calling Critical Value policy
- Customer Experience:
- Interact with patients and healthcare providers in a professional and compassionate manner
- While registering patients, always follow the reception standard of work (SOW)
- Problem solves efficiently and promptly
- Locate missing lab orders and specimens
- Competent and efficient phone skills
- Completion of a Phlebotomy Certificate program through an accredited school
- Documented training program to include all elements of CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1423
- Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-Pbt) certification from the state to perform capillary and venous invasive procedures for blood withdrawal under the supervision of a health care practitioner
- BLS certification is required or obtained within the first 30 days of employment
- Proven ability to use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. Occasionally, lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 24 pounds may be required
- 2+ years of blood draw experience