Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist - Kirkland Clinic - Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

**Overview** Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 336 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Seattle Washington. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. **Responsibilities** This position is skilled at obtaining blood specimens and performs pre-analytical processing of patient samples based on established laboratory procedures. In addition, this position communicates pertinent laboratory information to healthcare providers including test ordering instructions, patient test results, or established laboratory practices. "We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work." **Qualifications** High school diploma or GED required. WA State Department of Health Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy certification is required. May also require certification of training in Infectious Substance shipping outlined by the Dangerous Goods Regulations. Also required are excellent customer service and patient relations skills; knowledge of anatomy, venous systems, proper specimen collection techniques and use of blood tubes; knowledge of safety guidelines and basic medical and laboratory terminology. General computer knowledge is needed. Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. **Pay Range** $21.66 - $29.78 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.