Senior Phlebotomist

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Under general supervision, the Sr. Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory duties, including specimen collection, waived and moderate testing (including microscopy), and EKGs. The Sr. Phlebotomist will have a strong background in phlebotomy, laboratory procedures, and patient care. This position requires excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. The Senior Phlebotomist will work independently and as part of a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. Primary Responsibilities:Venipuncture and specimen collection:Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques promptlyMaintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environmentProcess and prepare specimens for testing and transportTroubleshoot and resolve issues related to specimen collection, testing, and equipmentGive proper patient collection instructions (i.e. urine collection, stool collection, etc.)Instruct patients in post-phlebotomy careProperly dispose of bio-hazardous and sharps materialsObtain specimens for microbiology testingPerform electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other miscellaneous servicesOrder sufficient supplies to perform the workload and rotate stock and prevent the use of outdated suppliesAlways follow the venipuncture standard of work (SOW) Always follow the processing standard of work (SOW) including positive identification of all patient specimens Perform waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing:Performs both waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing, including microscopyMaintain accurate records of patient information, test results, and laboratory proceduresPerform quality control and calibration procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test resultsParticipate in quality assurance and quality control activities including proficiency testingAlways follow the resulting standard of work (SOW) Always follow the processing standard of work (SOW)Participate in competency assessmentFollow The Everett Clinic (TEC) lab procedures and guidelinesFollow the Calling Critical Value policy Customer Experience:  Interact with patients and healthcare providers in a professional and compassionate mannerWhile registering patients, always follow the reception standard of work (SOW)Problem solves efficiently and promptlyLocate 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 patientsMust 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 supervisorPerforms all duties in a manner that promotes and supports the Core Values of The Everett ClinicIntegrates Lean principles, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfactionMust follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independentlyComplete all compliance training, including but not limited to HIPAAPrivacyConfidentialityNon-DiscriminationHarassmentIntegrity Statement and signed AgreementsEnsures confidentiality of patient information by following HIPAA guidelines and TEC policiesAttends training to meet job position requirements and as needed or mandated by TEC policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I, and other statefederal regulationsHave regular and predictable attendance Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:High School diploma or GEDCompletion of a Phlebotomy Certificate program through an accredited school   Preferred Qualifications:Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-Pbt) certification from the state of Washington to perform capillary and venous invasive procedures for blood withdrawal under the supervision of a health care practitionerBLS (AHA) certification is required or obtained within the first 30 days of employmentDocumented training program to include all elements of CLIA regulation 42CFR493.14232+ years of blood draw experienceExperience performing EKGs and accurately determine acceptable readingsKnowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiologyKnowledge of laboratory information systems and electronic medical recordsDemonstrated solid organizational and time management skillsProven ability to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environmentProven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to specimen collection, testing, and equipmentDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilitiesProven ability to work with a diverse patient population, including infants, children, adults, and geriatric patientsThorough understanding of phlebotomy techniques, procedures, and safety protocolsKnowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environmentKnowledge of waived laboratory testing, including sample preparation and analysis, quality control, and troubleshootingFamiliarity with EKG procedures and acceptable results Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracyUnderstanding of HIPAA regulations and compliance standards   Physical and Mental Demands: Employees must meet the physical and mental demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Physical Demands:Must be able to frequently stand and walk from place to place for long periods with intermittent breaks. Must be able to run during an emergency. Must be able to frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp or feel objects, tools, controls, and medical or office equipment. Must be able to repeat the same movements frequently. Must be able to make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls and move arms and legs quickly.   Must speak clearly so listeners can understand and be able to understand the speech of another person. Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them. Must have a level of visual acuity to see details of objects from near and far, see differences between colors, shades, and brightness, and determine the distance between objects. May have periods of prolonged sitting in connection with telephone or computer usage. Must be able to use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. Occasionally, lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 24 pounds may be required. Must be able to bend, stretch, stoop, twist, squat, kneel, crawl, pushpull, grasp, handle, or reach out. Must be able to move two or more limbs together while remaining in place. Must be able to coordinate the movements of several body parts, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving. Must demonstrate proper body mechanics to support physical activity for long periods without getting tired or out of breath. Must be able to keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.  Mental Demands:While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex office administrative problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with supervisors, managers, staff, customers, patients, the public and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied or abusive individuals. Typical Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the job's essential functions.Can have frequent exposure to communicableinfectious diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. Interaction with others is busy, constant, and occasionally interruptive. Typical office conditions and noise level is usually quiet. Work may be demanding at times. It may require the ability to work irregular hours.Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 to $31.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.     OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.   OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#RPO #RED

Created: 2025-10-01