Phlebotomist-Registered

Samaritan Health Services; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Lincoln City, OR is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood samples from inpatients and outpatients and to process laboratory orders accurately. The role requires a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification, BLS, and completion or year of phlebotomy training; you will work in a busy hospital laboratory ensuring quality and professional patient interaction.

Applicants should be detail oriented, able to work in a fast paced environment, and committed to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy Certification or Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• Training in an approved Phlebotomy Training Program or one year recent phlebotomy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from inpatients and outpatients.
• Identify samples that were incorrectly collected or processed.
• Process physician orders for laboratory testing.
• Represent the laboratory professionally to patients and staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Time management

Compliance monitoring

Training & education

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification

BLS certification

Job description

• Collects blood samples from inpatients and outpatients. Identifies samples which have been incorrectly collected or processed. Processes physician orders for laboratory testing. Represents the laboratory in a professional manner to patients, hospital staff and medical staff.
  

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

• Collects blood samples from inpatients and outpatients. Identifies samples which have been incorrectly collected or processed. Processes physician orders for laboratory testing. Represents the laboratory in a professional manner to patients, hospital staff and medical staff.
  

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• The laboratory teams at Samaritan Health Services have responsibilities for testing samples that may include blood, body fluids and tissue to aid in diagnosis of diseases, illnesses or conditions that may need medical attention. Lab tests are processed for hospital inpatients and emergency room patients twenty four hours a day. In addition, testing is performed on outpatient and clinic specimens. All Samaritan Health Services labs are licensed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
  

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy Certification or Registered or Certified Medical Assistant required.
• Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.
• Training in an approved Phlebotomy Training Program or one (1) year recent phlebotomy experience required.
  

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Analytical/Problem Solving Skills - Ability to collect and analyze data and other information, solve problems and make decisions while using clear and logical steps.
• Customer Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service within the healthcare community. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Conflict resolution - Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.
• Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
• Compliance Monitoring - Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals and processes by applying knowledge of established performance standards from regulatory agencies as well as employer and understanding regulatory licensure and conditions.
• Training and Education - Ability to communicate technical concepts and to make presentations and demonstrations to customers and new employees.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
• (11 - 33% of the time)
• WALK - INCLINE
• CLIMB - LADDER
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• CRAWL (hands & knees)
• LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
• CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
• BEND FORWARD at waist
• KNEEL (on knees)
• CLIMB - STAIRS
• PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)
• PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)
• ROTATE TRUNK Standing
• SQUAT Repetitive
• REACH - Forward
• REACH - Upward
• SIT
• STAND
• WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
• SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)
• ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
• PINCH Fingers
• GRASP Hand/Fist
• MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
• FINGER DEXTERITY