Phlebotomist

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Onsite fitness center

Discounts (Nike, Adidas, Carhartt)

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics seeks an Outpatient Phlebotomist to collect specimens across ED, inpatient, pre-surgery and recovery areas. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, accuracy in venous and arterial draws, and adherence to safety and infection control protocols.

Minimal requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a phlebotomy program or equivalent experience with eligibility for a national certification exam.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Obtain samples for tests ordered.
• Deliver compassionate patient care during specimen collection.
• Perform venous, arterial, and skin puncture collections as needed.
• Follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with hospital teams to ensure patient experience.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Venipuncture

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

US:OR:Salem | Laboratory / Pathology | Full Time

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Position Type: Part-Time, 0.6 hours/week, Non-Exempt

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

As the Outpatient Phlebotomist you will utilize your phlebotomy experience and compassion for administering exceptional patient care to perform a variety of specimen collections for laboratory testing. These collections include: Venous (evacuated tube, syringe, butterfly), Arterial, and Skin puncture. In addition your testing may include, but not limited to: Blood gas tests, Coagulation tests, Chemistry tests, Hematology tests, and POC tests. You will float to Emergency Department, Inpatient, Pre-surgery, and Recovery to obtain these samples.

Core Functions:

• Obtain appropriate samples from patients for the specific tests ordered.
• Collect critical samples immediately and efficiently.
• Follow infection control procedure to ensure a safe work and patient environment.
• Follow prescribed safety techniques to maintain personal, co-worker and patient safety.
• Deliver exceptional patient care for specimen draws.
• Corroborate with laboratory and non-laboratory teams to provide a positive patient experience.
• Participate in assigned quality assurance activities required to maintain the established standard of departmental performance.
• Perform Point of Care testing.
• Other tasks as assigned.

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

• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Background/Expertise:

• Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program OR adequate draw/work experience creating eligibility to sit for a nationally recognized certification exam required.
• One (1) year phlebotomy experience OR successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
• Clinical rotation at Salem Hospital preferred.
• Minimum of (1) year of related experience in either a clinical, medical office, or research setting preferred.
• Experience in team process, quality management, and problem solving preferred.
• Experience with a Laboratory Information System preferred.
• National recognized Phlebotomy Certificate or agrees to obtain at individual’s own expense within six (6) months of hire date.

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]