Job Description

Get to know Summit Pacific Medical Center:

Your trusted partner in Health and Wellness, Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV trauma designation, three rural healthcare clinics, and a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic. Our vision is “Through Summit Care, we will build the healthiest community in the Nation.” Our hospital is unique due to its size and accessibility. We pride ourselves on our ability to give patients quick access to a provider.

• Critical Access Hospital
• 24/7 Emergency Department
• Level II Cardiac Center
• Level III Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Care

To learn more about Summit Pacific, visit www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org

Pay Range (depending on experience):

$21.80 - $30.42

Collects blood, urine and swab specimens for use for clinical analysis, evaluations, and/or diagnostic purposes.May work at any of the three locations of Grays Harbor Public Hospital District #1.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Greets patients and instructs them in proper specimen collection methods.
2. Draw blood specimens by using venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick in various settings (Outpatient, ER, Inpatient)
3. Collect throat or nasal specimens.
4. Processes specimens for use by Lab Techs or for sending to Reference Lab.
5. Perform CLIA waived testing and certain NON-CLIA waived testing
6. Collects and processes Drug Screens for Pre-Employment and NON-DOT Post Accidents.
7. Answers phone and routes calls, if necessary, to appropriate staff.
8. Assists in inventory of laboratory supplies and stocks work area as needed.
9. Special projects and other duties as assigned by Department or Clinic Manager which may include duties outside of the laboratory.

Organizational Responsibilities
In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support the Summit Pacific Medical Center mission, vision and values; comply with SPMC policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times.

Required Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Six (6) months phlebotomy experience in a patient care setting preferred.
• Six (6) months of sample processing preferred.
• Six (6) months of CLIA waived testing preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations
1. A Current Washington State MA/Phlebotomist License obtained within 90-days of hire.
2. Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
1. Intermediate working knowledge and competence in laboratory processes, applications, and testing procedures.
2. Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products. Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.
3. Working knowledge of Medical Terminology
4. Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task
5. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to read, write and speak the English language.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to perform a wide variety of assignments that require the use of independent judgment, problem-solving, organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
7. Shift at times will be variable, the ability to be flexible is required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting < 10lbs: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Lifting 10-35lbs: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Lifting > 35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Carrying < 10lbs: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Carrying 10-35lbs: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Carrying > 35lbs: Seldom (1-10% of the time)
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasional (10-30% of the time)
• Sitting: Frequent (30-70% of the time)
• Standing: Constant (over 70% of the time)
• Walking: Constant (over 70% of the time)
• Bending/Stooping: Constant (over 70% of the time)
• Crouching: Seldom (1-10% of the time)

Sensory Requirements

• Vision: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Hearing: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices
• Speech: Within normal range, with or without corrective devices

FTE:

0

Work Shift:

SVC Contract 12 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location:

Elma, Washington

Benefits:

Our uniquely designed benefits are here to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security!

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits offered by SPMC:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

Additional Information:

• Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County, Washington. Founded in 1982, Summit Pacific now operates three locations comprised of a critical access hospital, primary care clinics, an urgent care clinic and range of ancillary and specialty services.
• Far enough to have privacy and enjoy the small-town lifestyle, yet close enough to have the benefits of the city. There are many year-round recreational activities in and around Grays Harbor such as:
• Hiking/ walking trails – whether you’re looking for short easy walking trails or long hikes you can find many trails located either on site or just miles from Summit Pacific. There are many great hiking trails about an hour away at the Quinault Rainforest which is also the home of some of the largest trees in the world!
• Kayaking – There are many areas that are easily accessible and have beautiful views.
• Nature viewing – Multiple whale watching towers and tours, state parks, Olympic Game Farm (where you can feed the animals straight from your car)
• Fishing & Hunting – If you’re looking for areas to hunt/ fish or looking for guided tours this is a great area! Westport is just 42 miles away with many opportunities to catch or buy fresh fish off the docks!
• Other activities – Multiple museums, winery, arcades, rentable mopeds, Seabrook (vacation beach town), many areas to surf for experienced surfers and surfing lessons for those who want to learn.
• Nearby colleges – Grays Harbor College is a community college located in Aberdeen with other community colleges located in surrounding areas, as well as some state colleges and universities in other areas of WA state.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is an equal opportunity provider and employer that is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, and status as a covered veteran. This policy covers admission and access to, and participation in, treatment and employment in the hospital’s programs, activities, services, and employment.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.