Phlebotomist

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Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities.

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Under general supervision, the Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory duties, including specimen collection, processing, and waived testing. This position requires excellent communication skills, detail-oriented, and a passion for providing exceptional patient care.

A 40-hour work week. Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm PST. May include some Saturday and Holiday rotations. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire.

1448 NW Market Street, Seattle WA 98107 (Ballard Location)

• 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
  • Order sufficient supplies to perform the workload and rotate stock and prevent the use of outdated supplies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 laboratory testing:
  • May perform waived laboratory testing
• 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
• Duties integrated into all job functions:
  • All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing job responsibilities, and conducting themselves professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward fellow employees, physicians, and patients
  • Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor
  • Performs all duties in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values
  • Integrates Lean principles, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
  • Must follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independently
  • Complete all compliance training, including but not limited to HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity Statement and signed Agreements
  • Ensures confidentiality of patient information by following HIPAA guidelines
  • Attends training to meet job position requirements Div. of Occupational Safety & Health…