Phlebotomist-Registered

Samaritan Health Services; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport, OR, is seeking a phlebotomy professional for the PCH Laboratory. The role involves collecting blood samples from inpatients and outpatients and processing orders for tests in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring sample integrity, identifying miscollected specimens, and maintaining professional communication with patients and staff. A casual shift schedule, on-site work, and a focus on accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical/Problem Solving

Customer Service

Conflict resolution

Time Management

Compliance Monitoring

Training and Education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification or Registered or Certified Medical Assistant

Training in an approved Phlebotomy Training Program or one year recent phlebotomy experience

Job description

Facility Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital

Location Newport, OR

Schedule - Shift Casual - Varies

Department PCH Laboratory

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $22.94 - $33.68

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.
• 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)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

WALK - INCLINE

CLIMB - STAIRS

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

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