Lab Assistant (Phlebotomist) - Float

PORTLAND CLINIC•Beaverton, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant is responsible for obtaining and processing patient samples, using appropriate blood-collection techniques to minimize discomfort. The role performs limited laboratory testing and result reporting, quality control, and documentation. This position floats between The Portland Clinic’s Beaverton and Tigard locations and may be scheduled at other clinic branches. It is a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification.
One year of phlebotomy experience, completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program, or an applicable certification: ASCP (PBT), NHA (CPT), AMT (RPT), NCCT (CPT), or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Establishes and maintains effective, positive working relationships with patients and staff.
Builds positive professional rapport with people in person and over the telephone.
Values team success and supports cooperation through good communication, approachability, and a positive attitude.
Reacts calmly and effectively in emergency situations and works under pressure.
Organizes workload and prioritizes tasks effectively.
Takes responsibility and initiative to complete necessary tasks without direct supervision.
Effectively multitasks without reducing work or service quality.
Accepts coaching and constructive criticism to improve individual and team performance.
Has excellent verbal communication skills and conveys and receives critical information professionally.
Has proficient computer skills, including mouse and keyboard use, Microsoft Windows, and other office software.
Has a basic understanding of medical terminology.
Has a basic understanding of infection control.

Responsibilities

Identify provider orders in Epic and accurately transfer them to the Orchard laboratory information system (LIS).
Complete order details in the LIS, generate labels, and collect and label samples according to protocol.
Collect blood from patients ranging from infants to older adults using syringes, Vacutainers, and butterfly needles.
Give patients verbal or written instructions for urine, sputum, and stool collections, and collect throat swabs.
Prepare and route samples to the appropriate branch, core, or reference laboratory.
Centrifuge and separate blood as needed and store specimens at the correct temperature.
Package specimens according to protocol and destination.
Perform and record quality-control testing for rapid screens, fingerstick glucose and hemoglobin, urinalysis, and other listed procedures.
Follow procedures when performing sed rates, rapid tests, urinalysis, VZV and HSV testing, and fingerstick hemoglobin and glucose testing.
Perform proficiency testing for applicable assays.
Maintain laboratory records, including quality-assurance and quality-control documentation.
Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies by using Materials Management or contacting the appropriate laboratory.
Maintain cooperative, respectful, and professional relationships with management, coworkers, patients, customers, and members of the public.
Participate as an active team member in a patient-centered medical home.
Answer phones, communicate professionally, provide assistance, and transfer calls as needed.
Work effectively at scheduled clinic branches.
Clean phlebotomy equipment and laboratory surfaces daily and as needed.
Assist with biohazard-waste disposal in accordance with safety protocols.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Follow company policies and maintain a positive attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular, punctual, in-person attendance as scheduled.

Benefits

$1,000 hiring bonus after 90 days.
401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 5% annually.
Roth IRA.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Account.
Health Savings Account.
Company-provided $10,000 group life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life and AD&D, dependent life and AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity benefits.
Optional Norton Identity Theft Protection.
Optional pet insurance.
PTO accrual of 4.92 hours per pay period, prorated based on FTE.
One paid wellness day per year.
Seven paid holidays and one partially paid holiday with a mid-day closure.
Employee Assistance Program.