Job Description

Scheduled Hours

Position Summary

Performs routine and/or special assays on blood and body fluids. Functions as a Phlebotomist requiring expertise in blood drawing procedures. Serves as a liaison between all stakeholders and advocates for the patients’ needs.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedure by identifying patient, gathering necessary supplies, verifying orders/tube labels, communicating with patient by describing steps of the procedure, cleaning venipuncture/capillary site, utilizing personal protective equipment and obtaining blood samples in a manner intended to limit patient discomfort.

• Prepares collected specimens for testing or for submission to alternate laboratories.

• Verifies both written and electronic lab orders and releases orders for specimen collection. Prints tube labels and routes orders and labels to phlebotomist performing sample collection. Consults with physician team, Supervisor or testing lab for clarification and verification of appropriateness of orders. Offers suggestions for alternate testing as needed.

• Monitors insurance requirements. Ensures that collected samples are routed to alternate laboratories as required by insurance.

• Performs routine assays according to laboratory standard operating procedures, including instrument maintenance and minor troubleshooting; may perform special assays with supervision by a senior medical technologist or supervisor.

• Recognizes problem situations and participates in problem solving; informs supervisor of unusual situations and requests technical assistance.

• May assist with validation of new assays; compiles data for supervisory review; utilizes database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.

• Complies with all regulatory and client requirements for testing and documentation.

• Demonstrates a general understanding of assay methods and clinical relevance; participates in relevant continuing education.

• Other duties as assigned by practice leadership.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Requires protective devices.

• Direct patient setting.

• Laboratory setting.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Typically standing or walking.

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

• Clinical/diagnostic/lab equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Technology

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.
• Completion of an educational program in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Associate degree - Medical Assistant, Associate degree - Phlebotomy

Certifications /Professional Licenses

Assessment Based Recognition (ABR) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Work Experience

Laboratory Or Medical Office Setting (2 Years)

Skills

Assay, Clinical Laboratory Operations, Cross-Team Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Equipment Maintenance, Health Insurance Verification, Interactive Communication, Microsoft Office, Order Management, Phlebotomy, Prioritization, Regulatory Requirements, Sample Collection, Task Organization, Team Collaboration, Troubleshooting, Venipuncture

Grade

C07-H

Salary Range

$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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