Oregon Health & Science University
Pediatric Outpatient Phlebotomist
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Pediatric Outpatient Phlebotomist US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:
2025-36136 Position Category:
Hospital/Clinic Support Job Type:
AFSCME union represented Position Type:
Regular Full-Time Posting Department:
Doernbecher Phlebotomy Lab Posting Salary Range:
$22.30 - $30.14 per hour Posting FTE:
1.00 Posting Schedule:
Monday - Friday Posting Hours:
7:00am - 5:30pm (0700-1730) HR Mission:
Healthcare Drug Testable:
Yes Department Overview
The Pediatric Phlebotomy Laboratory at Doernbecher Children's Hospital provides compassionate and efficient care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations. Positioned as a walk-in service that operates Monday through Friday, the phlebotomy lab can service between 50-70 patients daily. The phlebotomist in this position collects blood, urine, stool, and sputum specimens from pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting, 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. Function/Duties of Position
Inpatient Specimen Collection and Processing Collects Scheduled, Routine, Collect Now, and Timed Draw specimens from inpatients using approved specimen collection methods. This includes following the policies and procedures as found in the Phlebotomy Procedure Manual on the MCN Policy site. Performs venipuncture using approved procedures on adult and pediatric patients on inpatient units. Assists coworkers as needed. Correctly identifies patients using two patient identifiers, scans barcoded inpatient ID Band, and labels tubes by the bedside. Greets patients and interacts in a professional, courteous manner. Collects on-demand and timed specimens from inpatients as directed. Collects scheduled draws at due time or earlier. Reviews Rover for Taken draws and triages urgent draws. Documents collections, cancellations, notes, and moved draws. Correctly executes downtime procedure for equipment and Epic failure. Ensures timely transportation to lab of all collected specimens. Outpatient Specimen Collection and Processing Collects specimens from outpatients using approved specimen collection methods. This includes following the policies andprocedures as found in the Phlebotomy Procedure Manual on theMCN Policy site. Assists coworkers as needed. Greets patients and interacts in a professional, courteous manner. Correctly identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Performs venipuncture using approved procedures on adult and pediatric patients. Labels tubes with patient present. Ensures timely transportation to lab of all collected specimens. Clerical and Customer Service Functions Answers multi-line telephone, aids with clarifying orders, notifying clinics and providers of specimen problems. Answers Vocera messages and calls, aids with clarifying orders, notifying clinics or inpatient floors of specimen problems. Communicates clearly and accurately with staff and patients Does whatever is reasonably necessary to meet the needs of the customers. Interacts with all other professional staff in a courteous and helpful manner. Demonstrates high level customer service to both internal and external customers by timely responsiveness to customer needs, including acting at all times to ensure client satisfaction through positive interaction, excellent telephone and face to face communication skills, timely handling of specimens and paperwork, and thorough problem-solving. Other Duties as Assigned As needed, performs duties requested by supervision consistent with the role and scope of the position. Required Qualifications
High school diploma or 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 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. Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies)
Strong customer service skills. Ability to interact with a variety of clients including doctors, nurses, laboratory staff and patients, and maintain a customer service focus at all times. Ability to initiate procedures and policies to improve work flow and work accuracy in Phlebotomy. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Skills in dealing with high volume fast paced environment, with sometimes difficult public contact. Ability to work independently within established guidelines, to communicate and work effectively within a group. Preferred Qualifications Phlebotomy skills and knowledge Experience with a Laboratory Information System and Hospital Information System. Phlebotomy skills including inpatient and/or ambulatory pediatric and/or adult patient populations Additional Details
This position will serve the OHSU Lab Services Outpatient Clinics. Positions in the laboratory andenvirons may require working flexible schedules, including nights weekends and holidays; working atmultiple laboratory or hospital sites; traveling between units and sites by stairs, elevator, tram, shuttleor other means; exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical hazards; working in a sometimes noisyand crowded environment; wearing gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time; experiencing occasional temperature control fluctuations in buildings. Benefits
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Two separate above market pension plans to choose from Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year 8 paid holidays per year Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Pediatric Outpatient Phlebotomist US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:
2025-36136 Position Category:
Hospital/Clinic Support Job Type:
AFSCME union represented Position Type:
Regular Full-Time Posting Department:
Doernbecher Phlebotomy Lab Posting Salary Range:
$22.30 - $30.14 per hour Posting FTE:
1.00 Posting Schedule:
Monday - Friday Posting Hours:
7:00am - 5:30pm (0700-1730) HR Mission:
Healthcare Drug Testable:
Yes Department Overview
The Pediatric Phlebotomy Laboratory at Doernbecher Children's Hospital provides compassionate and efficient care to individuals, families, communities, and patient populations. Positioned as a walk-in service that operates Monday through Friday, the phlebotomy lab can service between 50-70 patients daily. The phlebotomist in this position collects blood, urine, stool, and sputum specimens from pediatric patients in an ambulatory setting, 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. Function/Duties of Position
Inpatient Specimen Collection and Processing Collects Scheduled, Routine, Collect Now, and Timed Draw specimens from inpatients using approved specimen collection methods. This includes following the policies and procedures as found in the Phlebotomy Procedure Manual on the MCN Policy site. Performs venipuncture using approved procedures on adult and pediatric patients on inpatient units. Assists coworkers as needed. Correctly identifies patients using two patient identifiers, scans barcoded inpatient ID Band, and labels tubes by the bedside. Greets patients and interacts in a professional, courteous manner. Collects on-demand and timed specimens from inpatients as directed. Collects scheduled draws at due time or earlier. Reviews Rover for Taken draws and triages urgent draws. Documents collections, cancellations, notes, and moved draws. Correctly executes downtime procedure for equipment and Epic failure. Ensures timely transportation to lab of all collected specimens. Outpatient Specimen Collection and Processing Collects specimens from outpatients using approved specimen collection methods. This includes following the policies andprocedures as found in the Phlebotomy Procedure Manual on theMCN Policy site. Assists coworkers as needed. Greets patients and interacts in a professional, courteous manner. Correctly identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Performs venipuncture using approved procedures on adult and pediatric patients. Labels tubes with patient present. Ensures timely transportation to lab of all collected specimens. Clerical and Customer Service Functions Answers multi-line telephone, aids with clarifying orders, notifying clinics and providers of specimen problems. Answers Vocera messages and calls, aids with clarifying orders, notifying clinics or inpatient floors of specimen problems. Communicates clearly and accurately with staff and patients Does whatever is reasonably necessary to meet the needs of the customers. Interacts with all other professional staff in a courteous and helpful manner. Demonstrates high level customer service to both internal and external customers by timely responsiveness to customer needs, including acting at all times to ensure client satisfaction through positive interaction, excellent telephone and face to face communication skills, timely handling of specimens and paperwork, and thorough problem-solving. Other Duties as Assigned As needed, performs duties requested by supervision consistent with the role and scope of the position. Required Qualifications
High school diploma or 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 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. Job Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Competencies)
Strong customer service skills. Ability to interact with a variety of clients including doctors, nurses, laboratory staff and patients, and maintain a customer service focus at all times. Ability to initiate procedures and policies to improve work flow and work accuracy in Phlebotomy. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Skills in dealing with high volume fast paced environment, with sometimes difficult public contact. Ability to work independently within established guidelines, to communicate and work effectively within a group. Preferred Qualifications Phlebotomy skills and knowledge Experience with a Laboratory Information System and Hospital Information System. Phlebotomy skills including inpatient and/or ambulatory pediatric and/or adult patient populations Additional Details
This position will serve the OHSU Lab Services Outpatient Clinics. Positions in the laboratory andenvirons may require working flexible schedules, including nights weekends and holidays; working atmultiple laboratory or hospital sites; traveling between units and sites by stairs, elevator, tram, shuttleor other means; exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical hazards; working in a sometimes noisyand crowded environment; wearing gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time; experiencing occasional temperature control fluctuations in buildings. Benefits
Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Two separate above market pension plans to choose from Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year 8 paid holidays per year Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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