Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington Medical Center

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist

Location

Seattle, Washington

Job Type

Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday–Friday
• 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Washington
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience preferred
• 1 year of experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Follows laboratory protocols, policies, and safety procedures
• Answers technical questions about laboratory procedures and policies
• Troubleshoots issues such as pending orders, specimen draws, lost specimens, add-on tests, and specimen scanning
• Locates patient results and generates reports/faxes as assigned
• Uses computer systems such as LIS and HIS
• Maintains a clean, organized work area
• Cleans and prepares work areas
• Stocks supplies and reagents
• Takes inventory and orders supplies when needed
• Handles incoming supplies
• Maintains assigned equipment
• Disposes of specimens and hazardous waste according to laboratory protocols

Compliance / Pre-Start Items

• Background check required
• Education verification required
• Transcript or diploma required if education cannot be verified or degree is not shown on verification
• Physical exam required for Aya
• Fit testing is not required for laboratory positions
• Tdap required within 10 years of start
• Negative TB or chest X-ray required
• Flu vaccination, medical exemption, or declination required during flu season
• COVID vaccination or declination required for tracking purposes