Senior Laboratory Assistant

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.

• H.S. Diploma or GED.

• Upon hire:
  Washington Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification or

• Upon hire:
  Washington Medical Assistant Certification.

• If the candidate completed the Providence Swedish NPS Phlebotomy Training Program, they have 3 months post hire to obtain their MA-P.