Laboratory Assistant I - Lab Support - Edmonds

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Edmonds
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Swedish is looking for a Lab Assistant I (1.0 FTE, Day Shift) in Lab Support at Swedish Edmonds in Edmonds, WA. This individual will perform procedures that are necessary for specimen collection on patients in all age groups including patient identification, patient preparation and verification of specimen according to laboratory procedures. In this position you will:

• Perform a variety of routine blood draw procedures using proper technique by age of patient, to include venipuncture and capillary techniques while using standard equipment.
• Facilitate the observed and unobserved collection of urine specimens.
• Interact with patients using AIDET technique.
• Adhere to the National Patient Safety Goal of improving the accuracy of patient identification by requiring at least two patient identifiers per policy both in the drawing of patient and the labeling of specimens.
• Complete test requisition to include patient demographics, accurate and required billing information and transcription of client test orders. Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our partner Modern Hire. Required qualifications for this position include:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a post secondary school, college, or military program
  • Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy license as required by Washington State Chapter 18.360 RCW, WAC 246-827 and/or a Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or Interim certificate as required by Washington State Chapter 18.360 RCW, WAC 246-827. Preferred qualifications for this position include:
    • Previous phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting About the Edmonds Campus. Swedish/Edmonds (formerly Stevens Hospital) has been providing sound and thoughtful care for patients in the greater Seattle area for more than 45 years. We pride ourselves in employing only the most qualified and caring professionals. We are not simply a hospital or a workplace. We are a family. We are a community. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community through local, high-quality and compassionate health care services. On Sept. 1, 2010, Stevens joined the Swedish family and became Swedish/Edmonds to create an innovative, regional health-care delivery network that provides more local services, while giving residents greater access to the latest medical treatments and the comprehensive services of the Swedish system. The Swedish/Edmonds campus includes:
      • 217 licensed beds
      • 450+ of the most qualified physicians and specialists on medical staff
      • 1,400+ staff including clinical and non-clinical personnel
      • Full scope of medical and surgical services, including Level IV Trauma emergency medicine, diagnostic, treatment and support services About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID: P368024 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: Clinical Laboratory Job Function: Clinical Care Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Support Department: 3905 SED LAB SUPPORT Address: WA Edmonds 21601 76th Ave W Swedish Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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