Phlebotomist Job at Sea Mar Community Health Centers in Federal Way

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Phlebotomist - Posting #27204

Hourly Rate: $20.02

Position Summary:

On-call Phlebotomist position available for our Federal Way Medical Clinic. Employee will be responsible for performing phlebotomy, waived tests, Automated CBCs, EKGs, Spirometry, and assist in the diagnostic and treatment of patients. Keep and maintain lab reports and logs, processes specimens for outside referrals. Must be prepared to assist the Medical Lab Tech or Medical Tech when necessary. Will be required to travel to our dental clinics in Des Moines, Kent, and Bellevue to cover shifts as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows Universal Precautions against biohazard contamination during blood drawing, handling, preservation and transportation of body fluids, keeping area clean and disinfected, disposing of contaminated material in proper containers, using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Observe and follow OSHA safety and HIPAA Privacy regulations.
• Greet the patients.
• Communicate effectively with the patients to ensure they are kept calm and still.
• Identify patient with name and DOB, label tubes, and follow proper timing of collection with high attention to detail to ensure patient’s address is correct.
• Collect human fluids and blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary from patients using proper collection tubes for tests ordered. Provide clear instructions to the patients.
• Verify proper tests order in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Follow written policies and procedures for a comprehensive quality assurance program and quality control procedures, providing and assuring accurate and reliable test results and quality reports.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of temperature; preventive maintenance activities; method procedures; quality control; and quality assurance.
• Follow the Policies and Procedures Laboratory Manual, Safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain constant contact with providers and nurses for patient care.
• Restock reagents and request replacement supplies from referral lab for specimen collection and transport. Verify reagents’ expiration dates.
• Protect the privacy and security of the Personal Health Information as required by HIPAA and follow OSHA and CLIA regulations.
• Assist support personnel across various departments as requested, and work overtime hours as necessary.

EKG:

• Prepare the room for the patient.
• Prepare the patient with cape, drape sheet or other supplies needed to maintain modesty and dignity.
• Apply electrodes and operate EKG machine according to manufacturer’s instructions to obtain proper tracings.
• Identify patient by name and DOB and register in the monitor. Label tracing as required and consult with provider if any unusual circumstances affect the test.
• Maintain and store the equipment properly.
• Coordinate with the manufacturer for equipment troubleshooting.
• Verify for proper order in Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Spirometry:

• Run the calibration of the equipment every 24 hours or day of use.
• Prepare the patient and testing following the manufacturer’s instructions and laboratory Policies and Procedure Manual.
• Report accurate results to a licensed provider.
• Maintain and store the equipment properly.
• Coordinate with the manufacturer for troubleshooting of the equipment.

Specimen Processing and Results Reporting:

• Verify ordering test in EHR.
• Draw blood from patients and follow instructions for specimen processing.
• Process specimens according to the reference lab guidelines.
• Track and review test results in EHR daily.
• Communicate with providers, clinic staff, and reference lab for smooth operation of the department.

Qualifications:

• Active Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification from the Washington State Department of Health required.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Graduation from an accredited phlebotomy training program.
• A minimum of one year experience in a hospital or clinic setting is desired.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job; it’s a fulfilling career with opportunities for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, full-time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Miguel Wong, HCA, at miguelwong@seamarchc.org.

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 12/12/2024

External candidates may apply after 12/17/2024.

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org.

You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html.