Phlebotomist 0573 Job at Ethical Search Professionals, Ltd. in Portland

This is a contract to hire job opportunity with potential for permanent placement.

Location: Portland, OR (Holladay Park)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7am-7pm (hours will vary depending on location)

Projected Duration: 3 months + potential for permanent placement

Job Code: CVDJP00030573

Benefits: Available

Based out of Holladay Park location, candidates must be able to float to 2 other locations and the training location, all within 25 miles of each other. A clean driving record is required.

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, and centrifuging specimens.
2. Recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
3. Collecting and storing specimens according to established procedures.
4. Properly explaining the process of venipuncture (blood drawing) and other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) in a clear and courteous manner.
5. Demonstrating techniques using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
6. Fully understanding all of the physicians' orders.
7. Matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
8. Labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as required by test orders.
9. Checking all test requisitions or computer labels against scripts to ensure 100% accuracy.
10. Packaging specimens for transport and storing specimen samples according to required temperature.
11. Placing samples in appropriate collection containers/tubes, accurately labeling, and following necessary protocols for transport to maintain specimen integrity.
12. Understanding and complying with OSHA and DEP regulations.
13. Attending annual department trainings.
14. Answering telephone calls and reading laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications:

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