Phlebotomist II

Talentify; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking a phlebotomist to assist with blood draws, labeling and processing of specimens in a clinical laboratory setting in Oregon. The role includes collecting and storing specimens, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring accurate match of requisitions and tubes.

Responsibilities include centrifuging, labeling, transporting, and storing according to protocol, as well as complying with OSHA/DEP regulations and participating in annual trainings.

Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.

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.
• Clearly explains the venipuncture process to patients in a courteous manner.
• Demonstrates technique using straight and butterfly needles.
• Match requisitions to specimen tubes and ensure accuracy.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Package specimens for transport and store samples at required temperatures.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and attend annual trainings.
• Answer phone calls and relay lab results as needed.

Skills

Blood draw proficiency

Phlebotomy certification

Microsoft Office

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Centrifuge

Job description

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 in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience

EEO

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.