Phlebotomist II

Job Title: Phlebotomist II

Duration: 5+ Months

Location: OR - Newberg - 1000 Providence Drive

This is a float position covering Newberg, Bridgeport, Sherwood and Portland. The HM said the home base would be the PSC closest to where candidate lives

Schedule: 1st, 6:30AM to 6:30PM M-F and Covering 2 Saturdays a month

Shifts will be 8 hours but may need to start as early as 6:30 or end as late as 6:30PM depending location

Vaccination: TB, For Hep-B titer to be run, if candidate is not immune can either be vaccinated or decline with declination form

*Color vision screening is also required.

Summary: The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities :

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years of experience