Lab Aide / Phlebotomist

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon seeks a full-time phlebotomist to perform blood collections for inpatients and outpatients, on-site and off-site. Under supervision, you will process specimens for testing and perform CLIA-waived laboratory testing.

You will maintain quality control, track specimens, instruct patients on urine and stool collection, and collect nasal and pre-employment drug screen samples.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to collect blood and specimens with care and accuracy.
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality expected.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and lab collection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomies and capillary blood collections for inpatients and outpatients.
• Process specimens for testing and order testing for reference laboratories.
• Follow CLIA waived testing procedures and quality control practices.
• Maintain tracking of all specimens submitted to pathology.
• Instruct patients on urine and stool specimen collection.
• Collect nasal washings and urine samples for drug screens.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare Medical Necessity rules.
• Monitor daily workflow and address customer concerns as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Customer service

Written & verbal communication

Data entry/computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited phlebotomist program or on-the-job training

Job description

Astoria , OR

Clinical / Professional

Full Time , Varies , Shift Length: 8

Posted 10/12/2026

Additional Information: ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: NON-PRIORITY RECRUITMENT

Call: No

SEIU Pay Range: $24.47to $36.66Dependent on Experience

Perform phlebotomies and capillary blood collections from inpatients and outpatients, both on-site and off-site. Under the direction of the Manager, and/or Medical Technologist, processes and orders testing on specimens for reference laboratories, as well as performs CLIA waived laboratory testing. Under the direction of the Manager, and/or Medical Technologist, responsible for following Quality Control Practices in relation to CLIA waived laboratory testing. Responsible for keeping track of all specimens submitted to pathology. Maintains good public relations with the physicians and their staff, patients and the general public. Instructs patients on proper collection of both urine, as well as stool specimens. Collects nasal washings from out patients. Collects urine specimens for urine pre-employment drug screens, utilizing a chain of custody. Responsible for front end laboratory compliance checking as well as following Medicare Medical Necessity rules. Monitors customer concerns and daily workflow. May perform other duties within the laboratory as needed.

Job Requirements

• Confidentiality: Frequent access to patient records; expected to maintain full confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA guidelines.
• Skills: Strong written, oral and organizational skills required.
• Attention to detail is required. Must know medical terminology, blood collection technique on all age groups, pre-employment drug screen collections, basics of pre-analytical testing variables, computer skills, excellent customer service, and being an ongoing liaison between clients and providers.
• Knowledge in laboratory compliance and Medical Necessity.
• Knowledge in testing requirements for collecting, processing, and ordering for both

License/Certification: CurrentBLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Must provide a copy of diploma. Completion of an accredited phlebotomist program or on-the-job training with experience. Experience: One year experience as a phlebotomist desired, preferably in a hospital and/or clinic setting.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance Need to work with tight turn around times for specimen collection and transport back to laboratory. The job requires frequent exposure to several disagreeable elements, such as odors and infectious materials. Frequent walking to collect and pick up specimens from remote sites. Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.