Phlebotomy Specialist - Day Shift, Competitive Pay

Adventist Health Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection and accession receiving at our Portland campus. You will distribute specimens to designated departments and process samples for diagnostic testing, with a focus on phlebotomy and related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include obtaining samples, verifying IDs, and communicating with physicians and staff to ensure quality lab work.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Lab procedures

Education

High School/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

CPT I or CPT II license

Job description

Adventist Health Portland is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection and accession receiving at our Portland campus. You will distribute specimens to designated departments and process samples for diagnostic testing, with a focus on phlebotomy and related clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include obtaining samples, verifying IDs, and communicating with physicians and staff to ensure quality lab work.