Phlebotomist/Processor, Omak (3675) Omak

Company: Interpath Laboratory
Location: Spokane
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent--Licensure/Certification:--Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist Certification (Washington State only).--Experience: Previous training/certification from a phlebotomy training program preferred. HIV certification preferred (WA employees only); excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; excellent phone skills and ability to multi-task.Ensure prompt and courteous service to clients and patients in the areas of specimen collection and processing.Follow established daily checklist to ensure all tasks performed on schedule.--Understand and adhere to HIPAA policies, procedures and regulations to assure patient confidentiality.--Understand and practice Medicare rules regarding ABN's.Actively participate in departmental quality assurance monitors.--Follow all established I.Q. protocols.Judge adequacy of submitted specimens, using technical assistance if needed.--Participate in scheduling by coverage of varied shifts and sites.--Perform other work related duties as assigned.Perform phlebotomy following standard procedures and protocols.--Administrative duties including excellent customer service to all patients, clients and employees. Answer phones in a timely manner following company standards on proper phone etiquette.--Act as collector for forensic chain of custody drug screens following established protocols for dealing with integrity issues of forensic drug collections.--Collect miscellaneous samples for culture.--Receive samples from clients and other Interpath sites.--Accurately process samples in timely manner to ensure Interpath meets established routine and Stat turnaround times.--Maintain specimen integrity from collection point and up to point transferred to technical staff.--Accurately translate physician orders and diagnoses.--Data entry of patient demographics and tests ordered.--Package samples for referral labs.--Print and distribute reports.--Follow established safety protocols.--Support the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting an ongoing commitment to the highest standards in all phases of laboratory operations. Assume service-oriented attitude to gain a sense of pride and accomplishment. Accepts the team approach with dedication and commitment towards all work performed.This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.Regularly exposed to infection by handling potentially infectious samples.--Wearing appropriate protective gear: Lab coat, gloves, goggles, and face shield.Frequent bending and stooping.Typically stands for extended period of times.Lifting up to 30 pounds.

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