Complete Integrative Care is currently seeking an experienced Full Time Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant or Lab Tech 1 who is committed to providing excellent patient care and wanting to thrive in a fun and dynamic fast paced medical office. Preference given to candidates with Lab Assistant experience. At least 1 year experience as a phlebotomist, working with an EMR and LIS system and delivering excellent patient care REQUIRED. Ideal candidate will have strong computer and customer service skills as well as processing labs, running analyzers, ordering stock, etc.
Purpose of position: Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures on adult and pediatric patients and performing other routine laboratory duties; this position serves the patient, the physician and providers and other staff members. The Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant performs processes associated with lab orders, processing and collection of specimens, applies knowledge of laboratory operations to assist patients, providers and other staff members. Performs duties and procedures at moderate complexity physicians office laboratory, as defined by CLIA, according to standard operating procedures. Operates basic office and lab equipment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform phlebotomy services, specimen collection and handling. Assist in the care of patient prior to, during and after phlebotomy. Collect and label specimens according to established procedures and guidelines. Completes documentation necessary to process and perform testing to ensure specimen integrity.
- Maintain work area including appropriate record keeping, ordering and stocking of supplies and adhering to safety rules and regulations. Conduct basic equipment maintenance.
- Perform and participate in department quality assurance program procedures. Organize and prioritize work duties.
- Instruct patients on urine collection procedures. Allocate urine specimens.
- Dispose of contaminated material according to established policy and OSHA regulations. Comply with OSHA, HIPAA, OMG, Safety and CLIA regulations. Use PPE as required.
- Collect Glucose Tolerance Testing, including administering correct Glucose dosing. Following established policies and procedures instruct patients in the procedure for home collection of specimens and timed specimens including Glucose Tolerance Test. Give verbal and written instructions.
- Perform waived and moderate complexity testing as assigned. Recognize abnormal and critical results and follow up as defined in the critical, stat and test procedures.
- Use the computer for order retrieval, results retrieval, test ordering and test resulting (for tests they perform and physician performed microscopics). Use resources and computer as a reference guide for specimen collection, to provide information and answer questions.
- Apply knowledge of lab operations to assist patients, assistants and providers. Communicate appropriate information to providers. Answer telephone, take messages and provide routine laboratory information.
- Help orient and train new laboratory staff as needed.
- Follow established laboratory policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate flexibility, cooperation and support team goals. Demonstrate professional behavior.
- Enhance professional growth and development through in-service meetings and educating programs.
- Attend staff meetings as required.
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality.
- Ongoing Customer Service Training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks. Knowledge of chemistry to understand and identify reactions involved in testing. Skill in preparing written reports concerning the results of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to communicate clearly.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent and
Phlebotomy schooling/training
Certification/License:
CPR Certification required
Compensation & Benefits:
Position offers competitive wages. Benefits package to include: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D and supplemental benefits as well as 401k/Profit Sharing and employer match. Uniforms/Scrubs provided. Optional 40% Employee discounts on supplements, discretionary end of year bonus, Employee of the Month and Year, Employee Appreciation, etc.
Complete Care Health Centers has been voted one of the Top Work Places in Oregon in both 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022! If you are interested in this exciting opportunity in joining our team and you meet the qualifications stated above, please submit your cover letter, resume and a minimum of three professional references by responding to this job posting along with your wage expectations. We are very excited to speak with you about our company's growth and opportunities for employment.
EOE / Drug Free Work Place
Benefits offered:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Other types of insurance
- Retirement benefits or accounts
- Employee discounts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,920.00 - $54,080.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Computer Skills: 1 year (Required)
- Laboratory Techniques: 1 year (Required)
- Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person