Senior Phlebotomist

*Job Title: Senior Phlebotomist*

*Job Location: Issaquah, WA / Seattle, WA*

*Job Type: Contract*

*Job Description:*
* The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

*Responsibilities:*
* Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
* Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
* Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
* Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
* Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
* Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
* Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
* Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
* Package specimens for transport.
* Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
* Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
* Attend annual department trainings.
* Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

*Requirements:*
* Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
* Minimum of 6 months work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
* High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience.

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Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.16 - $28.26 per hour

Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
* How many years of phlebotomy experience do you have?
* Do you have a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy -Washington State license?

Work Location: In person

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