Phlebotomist, Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health•Portland, OR

7h•$20 - $30

About The Position

Adventist Health Portland is hiring a per diem Phlebotomist for a variable shift. The role performs specimen collection and accession receiving, distributes specimens to designated departments, and collects and processes patient specimens and samples for laboratory testing supporting diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. The work focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection and may include other less complex technical and clerical tasks. The position obtains blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks, verifies specimen identification and sample suitability, processes samples using aseptic technique, and prepares paperwork for laboratory and reference-lab testing. It also involves communicating with patients and other departments, maintaining equipment, supporting inventory and supplies, coordinating quality-control and proficiency testing, and participating in performance improvement and quality assurance activities. Adventist Health requires associates to receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II certification, or a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license, is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
CPT I or CPT II certification, or an MLT license, is preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Obtain blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks.
Verify specimen identification and the appropriateness of sample type and volume for indicated testing.
Process samples using aseptic technique and prepare required paperwork for laboratory and reference-lab testing.
Obtain information from patients for laboratory records and explain procedures.
Communicate with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of laboratory work.
Monitor and maintain equipment as needed under applicable regulations, coordinating with clinical engineering and the technical consultant when appropriate.
Follow established guidelines for missed collections, recollections, and difficult phlebotomies.
Assist with ordering supplies; track expiration dates, usage, and delivery times; check delivered items against orders; stock and rotate items; and discard expired items.
Coordinate with the Lead Phlebotomist to run daily quality controls as needed and perform other required testing.
Perform proficiency testing according to regulatory agency procedures and document it under established guidelines.
Participate in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.