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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Specification for Class

PHLEBOTOMIST LEAD

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

18395 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
20721 (NE H Temp SEIU 925 HCP/LT)

BASIC FUNCTION

Lead assigned staff; collect blood specimens and perform simple laboratory procedures.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under general supervision, regularly assign, instruct and check the work of others.

TYPICAL WORK

Check and record the work of phlebotomists performing human venipuncture;

Assure blood drawing procedures are followed and orders are completed as requested;

Assist in training new employees; assign work;

Maintain inventory and order supplies;

Maintain recordkeeping and data collection;

Perform the work of a Phlebotomist; and

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation AND one year of experience as a phlebotomist

OR

equivalent education/experience.

Legal Requirement

Current Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certification (MA-P) with the Washington State Department of Health, OR obtain the MA-P within 60 days of start date.

CLASS SPECIFICATION HISTORY

New Class: 2-7-92
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 6-1-05
Revise Legal Requirement: 3-1-22