Specimen Processor Jobs in Bellingham, WA (NOW HIRING)

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Position Summary

Patient care following completion of venipuncture. Responsible for performing phlebotomy, waived tests, Automated CBCs, EKG's, Spirometry's, to assist in the diagnostic and treatment of the patients. Keep and maintains lab, reports and logs, processes specimens for outside referrals, keeps adequate inventory of supplies. Performs all tasks in a safe manner and in compliance with Sea Mar Health and Safety and infection control program. Must be prepared to assist the Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances Job Description self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services. Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:

• Understanding and empathizing with client needs
• Surpassing client expectations
• Demonstrating a high level of integrity
• Exhibiting compassion and commitment
• Advocating for social justice
• Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
• Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology

As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Follows Universal Precautions against biohazard contamination during blood drawing, handling, preservation and transportation of body fluids, keeping area clean and disinfected, disposing of contaminated material in proper containers, using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Observe and follow the OSHA safety and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA Privacy) regulations.

Greetings the patients.

Communicates well with the patients to make sure they are kept calm and still.

Identifies patient with name and DOB, labels tubes and follow proper timing of collection as needed with high attention to detail to ensure patient's address is correct.

Collects human fluids, blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary from patients using proper collection tubes for tests ordered. Gives clearly instructions to the patients.

Verify for proper tests order in Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Follows written policies and procedure for a comprehensive quality assurance program and quality control procedures, providing and assuring accurate and reliable test results and quality reports.

Maintain appropriate documentation of temperature; preventive maintenance activities; method procedures; quality control; and quality assurance.

Follows the Policies and Procedures Laboratory Manual, Safety and infection control procedures.

Maintains constant contact with providers and nurses for patient care.

Restock reagents and requests replacement supplies from referral lab for specimen collection and transport. Verify reagent's expiration dates.

Requires by HIPAA to protect the privacy and security of the Personal Health Information to which you have access and follow OSHA and CLIA regulations.

Assist support personnel by assisting them during the day across various departments as requested, and working overtime hours as necessary.

EKG:

Prepare room for the patient.

Prepare the patient with cape, drape sheet or other supplies needed to maintain modesty and dignity.

Apply electrodes, operate EKG machine according to manufacturer's instructions to obtain proper tracings.

Identify patient by name and DOB and register in the monitor. Label tracing as required and consult with provider if any unusual circumstances affect the test.

Responsible for the maintenance and storage of the equipment.

Responsible to work with the manufacturer for equipment troubleshooting.

Verify for proper order in Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Spirometry:

Run the calibration of the equipment every 24 hours for day of use.

Identify patient by name and DOB.

Prepare the patient and test following the manufactures' instruction and laboratory Policies and Procedure Manual.

Report accurate results to a licensed provider.

Maintain and store the equipment.

Work with the manufacturer for the troubleshooting of the equipment.

Specimen Processing and Results Reporting:

Verify to order test in EHR.

Draw patient's blood and follow instructions for specimen processing.

Process specimens according to the reference lab guidelines.

Track and review tests results in EHR every day.

Communicate with providers, clinic staff and reference lab for smooth operation of the department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The individual must pass a background check from the Washington State Patrol and from other States when required. This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient related information and a complete hire packet. The new employee shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information provided and to signify compliance with the conditions of employment.

Qualifications

Education:

• Active Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification from the Washington State Department of Health required.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Able to provide documents during the interview.
• Foreign applicant requires the equivalency in the US for the HS Diploma. International education equivalents applied to US education.
• Graduated and certified from a recognized US Phlebotomy School Program or authenticity of documents and accreditation status of foreign schools.
• Pass a pre-hire competency test.
• Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish or other languages is desirable.
• Exceptional customer service and blood drawing skills.

Additional Requirements

Pre-hire and annual employee health screening required

Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption must wear a mask at all time during the flu season.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it's a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 27 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html