Phlebotomist, Harborview Medical Center

Who we’re looking for: 

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Phlebotomist with the Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team at Harborview Medical Center.  

As a phlebotomist, you will serve our patient community directly by performing blood draws and providing instruction on proper collection of urine specimens. Additionally, you will support students and new employees by providing orientation and training, in addition to other duties outlined below.  

Work schedule: 

• Intermittent. 

• Schedule is as needed.

• Day shift. 

What you’ll contribute: 

Phlebotomy Duties:  

• Prepare patient and collection equipment according to established procedures for blood collection.  

• Utilize resources such as Online Testing Guide (OLTG) for proper collection, handling, and specimen integrity. 

• Verify patient identity before performing blood collection by following Specimen Collection procedure. 

• Perform phlebotomy on both inpatients and outpatients, regardless of age.  

• Instruct patients on proper collection of urine and stool specimens.   

• Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the collected sample. 

General Duties: 

• Reviewing and releasing laboratory orders in the electronic medical record. 

• Perform all associated duties related to preparing for phlebotomy collection. 

• Perform duties associated with outpatient blood draw operations, including completing opening and closing checklists as assigned. 

• Prioritize tasks to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment. 

• Rotate through phlebotomy bench assignments as scheduled or directed to support laboratory workflow and coverage. 

• Communicate clearly, directly and on a timely basis. 

• Maintain complete, accurate and legible records. 

• Clean work area at least once each shift. 

• Assist in orientation, training and support of new employees and students. 

• Attend division and department staff meetings. 

• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards. 

• Complete compliance, safety and other training relevant to job functions assigned. 

• Adhere to all UW and departmental Policy and Procedures to include but not limited to Attendance Policy, Professional Conduct Policy and Service Culture Guidelines. 

• Maintain current knowledge of safety procedures, including fire plans, disaster drills, and evacuation routes. 

• Adhere to directions from leadership team to include CLT Lead. 

• Perform related duties as required. 

What you’ll need: 

• High school graduation AND completion of a phlebotomy course.  

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. 

• Legal Requirement: Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certification (MA-P) with the Washington State Department of Health OR obtain the MA-P within 180 days of start date. 

What we offer: 

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays. 

• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities. 

• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.  

• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options. 

• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U. 

• And much more!  

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology: 

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.  

Please visit our website to learn more about our department.  

About UW Medicine: 

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. 
 
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that include Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.  

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