Phlebotomist (Correctional Healthcare Setting)

Federal Detention Center (FDC) SeaTac

2425 S 200th St, SeaTac, WA 98198

-Contract \u007C Full-Time

 -40 hours per week

-Monday–Friday

-Normally 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

-8-hour shifts with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

-No work on Federal Holidays

The Phlebotomist provides professional clinical laboratory specimen collection services within a federal correctional healthcare environment. Services are delivered in accordance with federal, state, and accreditation standards, supporting diagnostic testing and patient care while maintaining strict security, safety, and confidentiality requirements.

-Perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws

-Collect and instruct patients on proper collection of:

-Blood

-Urine

-Stool

-Sputum and other specimens

-Process specimens including:

-Centrifugation

-Aliquoting

-Mixing

-Transport preparation

-Handle infectious and biohazardous materials safely

-Maintain accurate inventory of needles, syringes, and lab supplies

-Enter orders and documentation into computerized laboratory systems

-Assist with laboratory paperwork, storage, and supply management

-Participate in Quality Management activities, meetings, and in-service training

-Maintain required competency and continuing training per accreditation standards

-Perform additional technical or clerical duties as needed to support operations

-Completion of one of the following:

-Accredited post-secondary phlebotomy program, OR

-Washington State–approved phlebotomy training program, OR

-Military training meeting WA State licensing requirements

-Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience

-Ability to pass:

-Drug screening

-Federal law enforcement background investigation

-Knowledge of:

-Infection control and safety principles

-Medical equipment and automated systems

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills

-Ability to recognize, report, and document changes in patient condition

-Experience working in a correctional or institutional healthcare setting

-Familiarity with AAAHC and ACA accreditation standards