Phlebotomist

Salem Health; Dallas (OR); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Career pathways

Job summary

Salem Health in Dallas, Oregon seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to deliver safe, accurate care in the West Valley Hospital lab. You will collect specimens, perform EKGs, register patients in Epic, and support providers with timely results.

This role blends technical skills with patient interaction in a fast-paced environment, maintaining infection control and safety procedures. Full-time, 40 hours weekly, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with Lean improvement and professional development

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited phlebotomy program or sufficient work experience to qualify for a national certification exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection including venous, capillary, arterial, swab, and breath tests following infection control and safety procedures.
• Support nursing homes and care facilities by managing schedules, communicating with staff, and ensuring accurate orders and resident preparation.
• Register patients in Epic, verify insurance, release orders, and ensure documentation is complete and compliant.
• Perform EKGs including verification, troubleshooting poor reads, identifying critical results, and escalating per protocol.
• Process and handle laboratory specimens according to test stability requirements, ensuring proper transport and documentation.
• Administer substances for glucose tolerance, H. pylori breath tests, and lactose tolerance testing.
• Maintain draw center operations including supply checks, equipment upkeep, and routine maintenance.
• Provide exceptional customer service using AIDET, proper phone etiquette, and accurate communication with patients and care teams.
• Participate in Lean improvement work to enhance workflows, quality, and patient experience.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited phlebotomy program

Tools

Epic

EKG equipment

Job description

Location: West Valley Hospital,525 SE Washington Street,Dallas, Oregon 97338
Department: 27310 WVH Laboratory
Position Type: Full Time, 40hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Your role with us

As a phlebotomy technician at Salem Health, you play a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate care. You’ll be the face of the laboratory; the person patients trust to guide them through testing, ensure specimens are collected correctly, and support providers with timely, reliable results. This role blends technical skill, patient interaction, and critical thinking in a fast‑paced environment where your work directly impacts diagnosis, treatment, and patient experience. Whether you’re collecting specimens, performing EKGs, or supporting our community partners in long‑term care facilities, you help uphold Salem Health’s commitment to exceptional care.

What you'll do

• Perform specimen collectionincluding venous, capillary, arterial, swab, and breath tests, following strict infection control and safety procedures.
• Support nursing home and care facility collectionsby managing schedules, communicating with staff, and ensuring accurate orders and resident preparation.
• Register patients in Epic, verify insurance, release orders, and ensure all required documentation is complete and compliant.
• Perform EKGsincluding order verification, troubleshooting poor reads, identifying critical results, and escalating per protocol.
• Process and handle laboratory specimensaccording to test‑specific stability requirements, ensuring proper transport and documentation.
• Administer substancesfor glucose tolerance, H. pylori breath tests, and lactose tolerance testing.
• Maintain draw center operationsincluding supply checks, equipment upkeep, and daily/weekly/monthly maintenance tasks.
• Provide exceptional customer serviceusing AIDET, proper phone etiquette, and accurate communication with patients, providers, and care teams.
• Participate in Lean improvement workto enhance workflows, quality, and patient experience.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and completion of an accredited phlebotomy program orsufficient work experience to qualify for a nationally recognized certification exam.
• Phlebotomy Technician certification (PBT) required within six months of hire. ASCP, NHA, NHCO, or another approved certifying agency accepted.
• One year of phlebotomy experience orsuccessful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.

Additional information

• Experience in a clinical, medical office, or research setting preferred.
• Clinical rotation at Salem Hospital preferred.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].