What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant /Phlebotomist position at CommonSpirit Health?
Where You’ll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers.
At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Job Summary and Responsibilities
This job is responsible for collecting, within scope of practice, appropriate samples for testing, including phlebotomy procedures, venous and capillary punctures, and urine collections for medical and legal testing procedures.
Work also includes:
1) computer inquiry and entry to maintain patient demographic as well as test ordering details in multiplecomputer systems in accordance with compliance guidelines
2) processing and preparing samples for testing at CHI-FH laboratories; and
3) processing, preparing and packaging samples for delivery to testing labs.
An incumbent may also provide guidance to new employees/students on department procedures and policies. Work is conducted in accordance with all regulatory accreditation agency requirements.
Work requires: 1) ability to communicate effectively, 2) exemplify customer service and 3) knowledge of laboratoryprocedures and equipment, accessioning, verifying specimens and specimen requirements, and skills in using a laboratory information system.
Some assignments may require out-of-office travel.
“We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.”
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma/GED
Required Certification and License
- Nevada: CLA:NV
- California: PHLEB:CA
- Washington: MAP:WA
Other state license not required
All states:
- BLS-CPR within 90 days
Preferred Certifications:
- Lab Assistant Program certification
- Phlebotomy program certificate
Preferred Experience
- 6 months experience in an acute care facility
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
- Excellent customer service and time management skills
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.