Phlebotomist - Outpatient

Asante • MEDFORD, OR

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist coordinates the collection of phlebotomy specimens with co-workers, using proper prioritization procedures to support a positive patient and staff experience. The role may provide backup to the Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Nursery. The Phlebotomist applies age- and condition-appropriate skills to collect accurate specimens and minimize redraws, follows patient identification protocols and regulatory requirements, and demonstrates knowledge of patient safety precautions, including isolation procedures and safety devices. The position requires independent judgment in following established venipuncture procedures, effective communication with patients, families, staff, healthcare providers, and visitors, composure and organization in crisis situations and during heavy workloads, and a positive, team-oriented approach. The selected candidate must work full-time for the first 4–6 weeks of training across all shifts. For on-call openings, open availability is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively as needed for the position.
• For a non-certified Phlebotomist: at least one year of laboratory experience or equivalent experience in a healthcare-related field; this experience requirement may be waived after successful completion and attainment of a Certificate of Completion from a Certified Phlebotomy Education program approved by Asante Laboratory Leadership (NACLS: National Association of Clinical Laboratory Science).
• For a Certified Phlebotomist: PBT certification through ASCP.
• Open availability is required for on-call openings.
• The selected candidate must work full-time for the first 4–6 weeks for training on all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate phlebotomy specimen collection with co-workers using proper prioritization procedures.
• Collect accurate specimens using phlebotomy skills appropriate to patients’ ages and conditions, minimizing redraws.
• Follow patient identification protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Apply patient safety precautions, including isolation procedures and safety devices.
• Use independent judgment while following established venipuncture procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, registration staff, unit secretaries, healthcare providers, and visitors.
• Handle crisis situations and multiple tasks during heavy workloads with composure and organization.
• Contribute to a positive working environment through teamwork.
• Provide backup to the Emergency Departments and Intensive Care Nursery as needed.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflow and improve the patient experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and eligible dependents, beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Generous ETO for part-time and above employees.
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment program.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED