Phlebotomist, UWMC – Northwest

Job Description Whowe’relooking for:

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Phlebotomist with the Specimen Processing Team at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) –Northwest.

UWMCis an acute care academic medical center with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UWMCprides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

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.

• Per Diem
• To be discussed with hiring Manager
• Day Shift

• Prepare patient andcollectionequipment.
• Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
• Instruct patients on proper collection of urine specimens.
• Perform laboratory testing procedures.
• Interact with patient sand their families,as well as departmental and hospital staff.
• Assistin the orientation and training of students and new employees
• Perform related duties as required.

• 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 ORobtainthe MA-P within
  60 daysof start date.

• Vacation time and sick time off thataccruemonthly, 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 offreefantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
• And much more!

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 visitour website to learnmore about our department.

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,scientist sand 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 29,000healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW…