Phlebotomist/Processor, Portland (5413)
Company: Interpath Laboratory
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: May 21, 2023
Job Description:
Interpath Laboratory is looking for a friendly and energetic
Phlebotomist/ Processor with outstanding people skills. Qualified
candidates will have a collaborative team spirit and a willingness
to support the needs of our patients as well as the goals of the
job and the team. In this role, successful candidates will be
responsible for all elements of the clinical laboratory operations
from point of patient reception, specimen collection, specimen
processing, and reporting for all entities owned or affiliated with
Interpath Laboratory, Inc. within area. -We are excited to share
with you a short video that shows why the Interpath family is so
special. Please click here:https://youtu.be/iMaXUt6s9rg -Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 1:30pm - 10:30pm -Essential Job Functions
- Performs administrative duties including providing excellent
customer service to all patients, clients and employees.
- Answers phones in a timely manner following company standards
on proper phone etiquette.
- Monitors for instrumentation alarms and responds to them in a
timely manner.
- Maintains an awareness of surroundings as part of expectation
to monitor for issues and safety hazards in the work
environment.
- Maintains a readiness to respond to colleague questions and
instructions.
- Serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving
blood samples and other specimens, preparing specimens for
laboratory testing and performing screening procedures
- Consistently monitors highly detailed information that requires
a high degree of accuracy, including, but not limited to verifying
specimen information, performing data entry, and properly
identifying patient's information to specimens. -
- Receives samples from clients and other Interpath sites. -
- Accurately processes samples in timely manner to ensures
Interpath meets established routine and Stat turnaround times.
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- Maintains specimen integrity from collection point and up to
point transferred to technical staff. -
- Accurately translates physician orders and diagnoses. -
- Packages samples for referral labs. -
- Prints and distributes reports. -
- Follows established safety protocols.
- Follows established daily checklist to ensure all tasks
performed on schedule. -
- Understands and adheres to HIPAA policies, procedures and
regulations to assure patient confidentiality. -
- Understands and adheres to Medicare rules regarding ABN's
(Advance Beneficiary Notice).
- Actively participates in departmental quality assurance
monitors. -
- Follows all established Internal Quality protocols.
- Judges adequacy of submitted specimens, using technical
assistance if needed. -
- Covers work shifts, sometimes at different sites as needed to
ensure smooth operations.
- Reliable attendance and presence at work.
- Performs other work related duties as assigned.Benefit
Highlights:
- Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network
discounts
- 401(K) with discretionary employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in
house
- Education: High School graduate or equivalent
- Licensure/Certification: -Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy License
(WA state only)
- Experience: Good communication skills; Accurate and detail
oriented; Good organizational skills
We are a devoted team of professionals that pride ourselves on
building a vibrant work culture where curiosity, persistence, and
positive attitudes are at the core. From a comprehensive benefits
package to an ever evolving learning and development program which
fosters career growth - we truly value our employees and are very
proud of the work family that we have built since 1967. -Interpath
Laboratory, Inc. is a family owned & operated, clinical and
anatomic pathology laboratory with over 90 locations in Oregon,
Washington and Idaho. We are the Northwest's leading, innovative
laboratory dedicated to providing, rapid, reliable, and economical
laboratory testing services. With over 50 years of growth and
prosperity, we are the region's largest independent laboratory. We
emphasize the vital importance of a vibrant work culture and
environment where building relationships, teamwork, and positive
attitudes are highly valued!
- Laboratory setting includes numerous automated machines that
make humming and beeping sounds.
- High level of staff activity and interaction in relatively
close proximity.
- Must be able to hear in order to monitor alarms and respond to
any safety hazards in a timely manner.
- Regularly exposed to infection by handling potentially
infectious samples.
- Wearing appropriate protective gear: Lab coat, gloves, goggles,
and face shield.
- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, crawl, bend and twist as
needed. -
- Requires walking on non-level surfaces, inside and outside the
office, throughout the day. -
- Frequent bending and stooping.
- Typically stands for extended period of times.
- Ability to work long hours, and overtime, as needed.
- Lifting up to 30 pounds.OSHA Category: This position performs
tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissues.
All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity
to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.
EOE Disabled/Veteran: Interpath Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
Keywords: Interpath Laboratory, Vancouver , Phlebotomist/Processor, Portland (5413), Healthcare , Vancouver, Washington
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