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.

Specimen Collection

• Uses Hospital/Laboratory Information System(s) to access orders and check for completeness and accuracy of orders
• Determines the proper method to collect specimen(s) based on tests to be performed and selects correct tubes, needles or other necessary supplies to collect specimen(s)
• Locates patient and verifies patient identification using at least two patient identifiers
• Prepares collection site
• Utilizes a variety of techniques to collect blood specimens from patient by venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick and/or instructs patient on the proper collection for urine, stool or sputum; checks condition of patient for fainting or bleeding
• Bandages venipuncture site
• Labels all specimen(s) with correct labels and prepares specimen(s) for delivery to appropriate laboratory
• Enters collection information (time, date, collector, and method of collection) into Laboratory Information System, and defers and/or cancels uncollected specimen requests

Clerical and Customer Service Responsibilities

• Greets patients
• Reviews and reconciles orders for patient encounter
• Enters off-hill orders
• Telephones physicians and clinics to clarify orders and arrange specimen re-draws
• Answers telephones and provides information to callers
• Interacts with laboratories, medical staff, and patients to resolve problems associated with specimen collection
• Maintains customer service focus at all times
• Endeavors to make patients comfortable
• Meets needs of patients, even if extra effort is required
• Communicates professionally by phone and in person, with patients, nurses, providers, and staff

Training Duties

• Provides instruction to new employees, hospital staff, and students/externs on correct techniques for collecting specimens from patients; observes, monitors, and evaluates trainees’ progres

Specimen Transport

• Prepares specimens for transportation to and from laboratory sites
• Maintains specimen integrity by storing and transporting appropriatel

Miscellaneous Tasks

• Ensures adequate supply levels
• Discards expired supplies
• Maintains cleanliness in area where specimen(s) are collected
• Utilizes safety protection equipment and disposes of used supplies in correct containers
• Observes safety and infection control policies
• May order stocks and supplies for work area
• Participates in unit meetings and training programs
• Other duties as assigned by manager

• High school diploma or equivalent AND
  • Completion of phlebotomy training program including significant time spent in a clinical rotation (2-3 weeks)  OR
  • 3 months of recent (in the last 12 months) phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory
  • OR Alternative qualification without completion of phlebotomy training program: 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), NCPT (NCCT) or equivalent required, or must be completed in the first year of employment
• Strong ability to work in a team
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated communication skills both interpersonal and conflict resolution including fluency in oral and written English
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting
• Intermediate computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use the Electronic Health Record information and tools.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

• One year of successful experience as a pediatric phlebotomist; previous OHSU health care experience
• Experience with the EPIC electronic medical record system

Pay Range: $22.30 - $30.14 per hour

• Monday through Friday, business hours between 7am and 7pm but not uncommon for early mornings for meetings. Constant exposure to usual hospital environmental conditions including possible exposure to blood and body fluids for which staff is provided education and protective equipment to minimize risk.

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk throughout the work period. Must be able to use all senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, and speaking. Able to lift 35 lbs. OHSU provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
• This position requires frequent intervals of walking significant cumulative distances (i.e. escorting patients as needed, transporting specimens/supplies to other buildings, etc.) standing for long periods of time, and bending. Ability to lift or help position (using correctly learned body mechanics) patients weighing up to but not limited to > 200 lbs. with or without assistance. The work environment carries risk of exposure to human tissue/fluids and radiation. Ability with or without reasonable accommodation corrective lenses and/or hearing aids to use the senses of seeing (including color vision ability), hearing, touch, and smell to make correct judgments regarding patient conditions and safely administer care. Use of all hospital approved clinical equipment. Significant use of computers, copiers, multi-line phones, and fax. Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers.

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.