Phlebotomist 5637

True North Consultants, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. seeks a Phlebotomist for a 3-month contract in Portland, OR. Hours are 6am–6pm, Monday through Friday, with float assignments to Portland, Gresham, and nearby areas. A clean driving record and reliable transportation are required, with mileage expenses paid.

The role emphasizes phlebotomy duties, specimen handling, and adherence to physician orders, with benefits available for staff on assignment. Prior pediatric and geriatric experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience with pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Proficient in performing blood draws and handling specimens.
• Strong attention to accuracy and patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians’ orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood Draws

Specimen Handling

Centrifuging

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a contract job opportunity.
Position: Phlebotomist 5637
Location: Portland OR
Schedule: Hours between 6am-6 pm
Float positions, hours vary depending on the staffing need. M-F

Projected duration: 3 months
Job code:CVDJP00035637
Benefits are available
requires pediatric and geriatric experience
This is a float job. Float to surrounding areas within Portland, Gresham and as far south as Tualatin
Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

Summary

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians’ orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 2 years of experience