Phlebotomist, Full Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens and accession samples for testing. You will ensure proper specimen labeling and timely processing while maintaining aseptic technique and safety standards.

The role focuses on phlebotomy, specimen handling, and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure accurate results and smooth workflow within the laboratory. Prior CPT or MLT certification is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II or MLT license preferred in OR/HI; required in CA.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens by venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Verifies specimen identification and prepares testing paperwork.
• Maintains equipment and supports QA activities.
• Communicates with departments and physicians to facilitate lab work.
• Assists in supplies management and quality controls.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Interdepartmental communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.

Job Summary

Performs specimen collection and accession receiving. Distributes specimens to designated departments. Collects and processes appropriate patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease to conduct medical laboratory testing. Focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection; may perform other, less complex technical and clerical tasks.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II or Medical Laboratory Technician license (MLT): Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI

Essential Functions

• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. Verifies specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type/volume for the indicated testing. Processes samples using aseptic technique and prepares required paperwork for appropriate testing and reference lab testing. Confers with patients to obtain information for laboratory records and to explain procedures.
• Communicates effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
• Monitors and maintains equipment as needed per regulations, interfacing with clinical engineering and technical consultant when appropriate. Follows established guidelines for missed collections, recollects, and difficult phlebotomies.
• Assists in ordering supplies, noting expiration dates, usage, and delivery times for stock and non-stock items; upon delivery checks received items against items ordered, puts away stock, rotates items for expiration dates, and discards expired items.
• Coordinates with Lead Phlebotomist to run quality controls daily as needed as well as other required testing. Performs proficiency testing per regulatory agency procedures and documented according to established guidelines. Participates in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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