Phlebotomist- (Full-time)

Coquille Valley Hospital; Coquille (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coquille Valley Hospital in Coquille, OR is seeking a Phlebotomist (Full-time) to perform phlebotomy, process specimens and prepare them for analysis. The role includes using the Laboratory Information System, performing EKGs, and collecting drug screen samples.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred phlebotomy experience and certification. You will support specimen transport, inventory, and training of staff as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Dispose of contaminated sharps in accordance with laws and policies.
• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue per regulations.
• Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture (heel or finger sticks).
• Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into the LIS.
• Organize or clean blood-drawing trays ensuring sterile instruments and disposable needles.
• Collect fluid or tissue samples using proper procedures.
• Collect specimens at specified intervals for therapeutic drug level tests.
• Transport specimens from collection sites to laboratories.
• Process blood or other fluids for analysis by medical staff.
• Provide sample analysis results to physicians to aid diagnosis.
• Document specimen routes from collection to diagnosis.
• Explain collection procedures to patients.
• Conduct tests such as blood alcohol, cultures, glucose tolerance, and drug level tests.
• Train other staff in phlebotomy or lab techniques.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Job 180324 - Phlebotomist- (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:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Experience:

• Phlebotomy experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Phlebotomist certification preferred.

Task:

• 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.

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.