Phlebotomist - Travel/Contract - Olympia, WA

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary blood collection, and specimen collection according to laboratory standards.
• Accurately identify patients using approved patient identification procedures.
• Label, process, and transport specimens while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Prioritize STAT and timed laboratory collections.
• Collect specimens from patients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Document specimen collection and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow infection prevention, OSHA, HIPAA, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Maintain adequate inventory of phlebotomy supplies.
• Collaborate with nurses, laboratory personnel, and providers to ensure timely patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Training Program.
• Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist (MA-P) credential required or eligibility to obtain prior to hire.
• National phlebotomy certification (ASCP, NHA, AMT, or equivalent) preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent hospital or acute care phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.

Preferred Experience

• Acute care hospital laboratory
• Emergency Department specimen collection
• Inpatient phlebotomy
• Electronic Medical Record (Epic preferred)
• Knowledge of laboratory specimen handling and processing