Laboratory-Phlebotomist, Evening Shift

Kashi Clinical Laboratories (KCL) provides diagnostic testing to hospitals and clinics throughout the world. We are currently seeking an experienced Phlebotomist to join our team.

The Mobile Phlebotomist will serve the Tacoma region. Reliable transportation and a clean driving record is required for this role. The Phlebotomist ensures the proper collection, labeling, storage, and transport of blood, urine, stool, and other samples to the laboratory for testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Exhibits and promotes the professional image of Kashi Clinical.

Follow CLIA guidelines to correctly identify the patient before any specimen is obtained: Minimum of two (2) unique identifiers; full name (no nicknames), date of birth, medical requisition number, social security number are examples.

Verify all test requisitions are properly filled out

Obtain the proper sample (i.e., whole blood, serum, plasma) by performing venipuncture and/or fingerstick

Label all samples with the two (2) unique identifiers

Maintain proper labeling of all tubes, primary and pour-off tubes (daughter tubes)

Maintain proper documentation and identification of samples for transport to the laboratory

Ability to perform blood culture collection without contamination of site or sample

Know the proper techniques for collection of timed, fasting, or random collections

Be able to explain the proper collection for urine, stool, sputum, or culture swabs

Observe all safety protocols for the Client’s facility when you are collecting samples: This will be proper use of protective equipment (PPE), observation of isolation protocols, and hand washing

Follow all Universal Precautions and OSHA Standards when handling biological specimens

Strictly adhere to HIPAA Regulations

Maintain daily tallies of collections performed

Inform Phlebotomy Supervisor when a significant shift in collection volumes is noticed

Be aware and request supplies as needed to fulfill daily duties. This will include office supplies as well as phlebotomy supplies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certificate (proof of certification required upon hire)

Computer and technology proficient

Must maintain a current driver’s license and clean driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK CONDITIONS

Frequently required to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds

Frequently required to speak and hear

Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time and bend, stretch, and stoop

Frequently required to use all types of vision, such as close vision and computer vision

Frequently required to use hand dexterity for use of standard office, phlebotomy, and clinical equipment

Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, and/or extended hours as Company dictates

Occasional exposure to various temperatures

Frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions

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