Clinical Phlebotomist - Patient-Focused Specimen Collection

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples from inpatients and outpatients, and to ensure proper collection and processing of specimens. You will process physician orders for laboratory testing and represent the lab professionally to patients and hospital staff.

The role supports 24-hour lab operations; you will work in a licensed CAP/CLIA environment with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required for healthcare providers.
• Phlebotomy training or 1 year phlebotomy experience required.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from inpatients and outpatients.
• Identify samples that are incorrectly collected or processed.
• Process physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Represent the laboratory professionally to patients and staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Time management

Compliance monitoring

Training & education

Education

High school diploma

BLS certification

Phlebotomy training or 1 year experience

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples from inpatients and outpatients, and to ensure proper collection and processing of specimens. You will process physician orders for laboratory testing and represent the lab professionally to patients and hospital staff.

The role supports 24-hour lab operations; you will work in a licensed CAP/CLIA environment with emphasis on accuracy, safety, and customer service.