DSHS WSH Laboratory Technician 2 - Phlebotomist

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Laboratory Technician 2 - Phlebotomy

At Western State Hospital, we rely on timely, accurate laboratory results to help medical teams understand what is happening with each patient and guide treatment decisions.

As a Laboratory Technician 2, your work will support safe, informed care for individuals receiving inpatient mental health and psychiatric services.

In this role, you will perform a variety of laboratory tests, review results and document findings with accuracy.

You will also collect and process patient specimens, including performing phlebotomy when needed.

Careful attention to detail is essential, as the results you produce help clinical staff make informed decisions for patients receiving inpatient mental health and psychiatric services.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, working with testing equipment and keeping information organized and correct. Your work behind the scenes plays an important role in the care patients receive every day.

Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Some of what you will do

• Perform venipuncture and other procedures to collect specimens from patients.
• Process, label, and track specimens in accordance with lab protocols.
• Conduct a wide variety of clinical laboratory tests and enter results into the correct systems.
• Review and verify testing results before release.
• Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Restock reagents and monitor supply inventory.
• Report critical or abnormal results to appropriate clinical staff.
• Perform quality control procedures, including reagent checks and validation testing.
• Participate in required trainings and ensure current lab procedures reflect active practice.

Who should apply?

Those with a current Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy certificate and at least six months of phlebotomy experience.

AND one of the following:

Two or more years of experience performing laboratory testing and specimen processing in either a clinical, academic or research laboratory setting.ORCompletion of a course for laboratory assistants, approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

ORAn associate's degree from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program including courses in chemistry and biology.

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities we are looking for:

• Laboratory testing skills: Experience performing laboratory tests in a clinical or research laboratory while following established procedures.
• Attention to detail: Carefully review specimens, testing steps and documentation to ensure results are accurate.
• Data entry accuracy: Record laboratory results and specimen information correctly in laboratory systems.
• Organization: Manage multiple specimens and testing tasks while maintaining orderly laboratory workflows.
• Quality awareness: Support quality control procedures and follow laboratory standards.

Interested? Apply today!

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.


Questions? Please contact DSHS Recruiter, Georgina Pringle at Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference job number 02103.

Additional Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

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