Phlebotomist (Inpatient/Outpatient) - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

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Phlebotomist (Inpatient/Outpatient)

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-28940
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Hospital/Clinic Support
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

The Phlebotomist collects blood, urine, stool, and sputum specimens from pediatric and adult patients, as ordered by healthcare providers, for use in performing diagnostic or prognostic tests and provides related clerical, transporting and non-technical support to the laboratory.

Specimen Collection:

• Uses Hospital/Laboratory Information System(s) to access orders and check for completeness and accuracy of orders; determines the proper method to collect specimen(s) based on tests to be performed and selects correct tubes, needles or other necessary supplies to collect specimen(s); locates patient and verifies patient identification using at least two patient identifiers; prepares collection site; utilizes a variety of techniques to collect blood specimens from patient by venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick and/or instructs patient on the proper collection for urine, stool or sputum; checks condition of patient for fainting or bleeding; bandages venipuncture site; labels all specimen(s) with correct labels and prepares specimen(s) for delivery to appropriate laboratory; enters collection information (time, date, collector, and method of collection) into Laboratory Information System, and defers and/or cancels uncollected specimen requests.

Clerical and Customer Service Responsibilities:

• Greets patients; reviews and reconciles orders for patient encounter; enters off-hill orders; telephones physicians and clinics to clarify orders and arrange specimen re-draws; answers telephones and provides information to callers; interacts with laboratories, medical staff, and patients to resolve problems associated with specimen collection; maintains customer service focus at all times; endeavors to make patients comfortable; meets needs of patients, even if extra effort is required; communicates professionally by phone and in person, with patients, nurses, providers, and staff.

Training Duties:

• Provides instruction to new employees, hospital staff, and students/externs on correct techniques for collecting specimens from patients; observes, monitors, and evaluates trainees’ progress.

Specimen Transport:

• Prepares specimens for transportation to and from laboratory sites; maintains specimen integrity by storing and transporting appropriately.

Miscellaneous Tasks:

• Ensures adequate supply levels; discards expired supplies; maintains cleanliness in area where specimen(s) are collected; utilizes safety protection equipment and disposes of used supplies in correct containers; observes safety and infection control policies; may order stocks and supplies for work area; participates in unit meetings and training programs.

• High school diploma equivalent AND
• Completion of phlebotomy training program including significant time spent in a clinical rotation OR 3 months of recent (within the last 12 months) phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory.
• OR as an alternative to having completed a training program: One year of college level psychology, communications, or science course work plus 1 year of dedicated phlebotomy experience/training in a clinical laboratory.
• Certification as ASCP (PBT), NHA (CPT), RPT (AMT) or equivalent required, or must be completed in the first year of employment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• Experience with a Laboratory Information System and Hospital Information System
• Phlebotomy skills including inpatient and/or ambulatory pediatric and/or adult patient populations

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