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Oregon Oncology Specialists lists this Phlebotomist (Per Diem) opportunity in salem, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
At Oregon Specialty Group, we take care of people. The Laboratory team is crucial to this mission because we support our treatment team, enabling them to work at their highest level directly with our patients. In helping them, we fuel the mission of extending great care to our patients while supporting our colleagues.
The Phlebotomist supports patients by identifying the most effective methods for specimen collection. They are also responsible for preparing specimens for laboratory testing. At least two years of phlebotomy experience is required.
This is a per-diem position. The working hours are Monday-Friday and the shifts will vary between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm with a 30 minute lunch.
Essential Job Functions
Verifies test requisitions; bringing discrepancies to the attention of ordering provider
Verifies patient by reading patient identification
Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures
Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures
Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, entering draw information into EMR and noting times of collection; maintaining daily tallies of collections performed
Maintains quality results by following department procedures and testing schedule; recording results in the quality-control log; identifying and reporting needed changes
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Serves and protects the clinic by adhering to professional standards, laboratory policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and COLA standards
Monitors supplies and puts away stock as needed
Assists on the bone marrow collections
Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work surfaces clean and orderly
Ability to result waived laboratory testing on patient samples under the supervision of a technologist
Performs other related duties as assigned by management, for which appropriate training will be provided, to support departmental objectives and organizational success
Required Qualifications High school diploma/GED required
Ability to connect with patients and make them feel comfortable
Knowledge of legal requirements regarding drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material.
Phlebotomy training and knowledge of venipuncture techniques
2 years phlebotomy experience required
Preferred Qualifications 5 years phlebotomy experience preferred
ASCP certification require
A successful Phlebotomist will... Enjoy moving our patients toward healthy outcomes
Be motivated to keep your skills and knowledge updated
Be an informational resource to colleagues
Create and maintain efficient and effective protocols
Be in an environment where you can appreciate the varying skills and personalities that make a diverse and united team
Possess the ability to perform well under pressure
Maintain rigorous standards, contributing to a safe environment
Worksite address
salem, OR, 97308, US
Who can apply
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