- In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has served the Columbia River Gorge community since 1901.
- We are comprised of a 49-bed hospital, various medical offices, home health, a birthing center and a vast scope of services located throughout The Dalles and the surrounding areas.
- The Dalles is known for its picturesque views of the Columbia River, local charm and delicious downtown restaurants and bakeries.
- There is something for everyone in this scenic community.
- Job Summary: Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing.
- Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow.
- Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing.
- Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens.
- Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work.
- Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment.
- Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
- This position is represented by OFNHP.
- Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Collects blood specimens for a variety of Laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques; handles/transports Lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients.
- Receives specimens for testing; assesses specimens upon receipt according to established criteria to determine acceptability and takes action according to protocol including escalating to licensed or certified personnel for direction.
- Handles and processes a variety of specimen types to prepare them for analysis; adheres to protocols to maintain specimen integrity at all times.
- Completes computerized tasks as appropriate for affiliate to ensure complete patient registration and/or test order entry into the lab information system, as well as generation of collection lists and/or labels.
- Prepares and/or packages specimens for transport to another Adventist Health or outside reference laboratory and may complete computer steps necessary for processing referred specimens.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies in work area and/or on phlebotomy cart.
- Maintains required records by completing basic documentation of pre-analytic and post-analytic work, as well as quality-related tasks.
- Participates in managing the laboratory workflow by performing duties such as monitoring pending work, escalating priority work, locating specimens, and coordinating specimen recollections.
- Verbally communicates released/reported results.
- Routes, distributes and retransmits released/reported results.
- Stores and retrieves specimens.
- Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists the caller as appropriate or transfers these calls to the appropriate laboratory section or person.
- Communicates with customer to clarify ambiguous, unclear or duplicate test orders.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
- Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
- Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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