Phlebotomist- (Float-Hospital/Clinic)- Full-Time

Coquille Valley Hospital; Coquille (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coquille Valley Hospital in Coquille, OR is seeking a Phlebotomist for a full-time float position between hospital and clinic settings. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, data entry in the Laboratory Information System, and performing EKGs as needed.

The incumbent must maintain supply inventory and restock the laboratory, ensuring specimens are collected and transported correctly for analysis.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
• Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.
• Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
• Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
• Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job 180308 - Phlebotomist- (Float-Hospital/Clinic)- Full-Time
Coquille, OR

• Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, incumbent performs phlebotomy on patients, processes clinical specimens, and prepares specimens for analysis. Staff member must be able to maintain supply inventory and restock the laboratory. Incumbent must have reasonable knowledge of computers and have the ability to use the current Laboratory Information System to input patient information and provide that information to physicians. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Incumbent must also perform EKGs correctly and be able to perform collection procedure for drug screens.

Requirements

Education and Experience-

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

• Phlebotomy experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Phlebotomist certification preferred.

Tasks:

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
• Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
• Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
• Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
• Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
• Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
• Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.
• Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
• Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
• Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
• Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.
• Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
• Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

Coquille Valley Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coquille Valley Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Coquille Valley Hospital expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Coquille Valley Hospital’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.