Education / Licensure:

• Degree in Medical Technology or related life science field.
• Certification through ASCP, AMT, NCA or other certifying agency required.
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist license required within 60 days of hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Experience:

• Minimum six (6) months’ Laboratory work experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Able to perform venipuncture and capillary collections appropriate for the age of the patient in a professional manner and with minimum discomfort.
• Able to perform standard laboratory analyses accurately according to published procedures and turnaround times.
• Able to validate results which includes, but is not limited to, recognizing questionable results, investigation of the cause(s) of questionable results and finally to take appropriate action regarding release of test result to customer.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medical technology sciences; patients’ rights; exposure control; universal precautions; infection control, etc.
• Requires critical thinking skills, ability to make good decisions, listen and accept advice from others, demonstrate maturity and good judgment and the ability to work with regular supervision.

• Promote/deliver exceptional customer service to both internal (patients and staff) and external customers (visitors and vendors).

• Demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, families, physicians, volunteers and community.
• Work productively, cohesively within a team and resolve conflict/differences in a positive manner.
• Work in a stressful/demanding environment and take appropriate action to ensure quality of patient care, ability to cope with both physical and emotional demands of the job, must maintain a calm and composed manner.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, follow oral and written instructions precisely, and maintain a high degree of accuracy; risk of error could result in significant harm or loss.
• Adaptability is essential to respond the needs of a department with unpredictable volume and resources.
• Ability to anticipate tasks and prioritize assignments.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience with using everyday computer electronic tools (e.g., email, data retrieval, voicemail, and internet/intranet).