Senior Phlebotomist - Clinical Laboratory

The Phlebotomist II is responsible for the accurate and timely pre-analytical functions of patient identification, blood and body fluid specimen collection and specimen labeling. The phlebotomist provides support to multiple regional laboratory personnel and is integral to maintaining the integrity of patient specimens in order to provide accurate and timely patient care.

This high-visibility position requires excellent communication, Service Excellence, and good judgment that meets or exceeds the expectations of patients, visitors, physicians and Providence Health System staff. The incumbent must possess astute attention to detail in accurately identifying patients, appropriate specimen collection tools and preserving the integrity of the specimen.

The incumbent must be competent in the assessment, treatment or care of patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Consequently, the incumbent must be competent in the interpretation of a patient's behavior, including an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process. The treatment of patients should be individualized and should reflect an understanding of the development needs and scope of treatment needs for each patient. 

Knowledge of patient registration, order entry, specimen processing and the appropriate handling and/or disbursement of laboratory data and patient results may be required. The incumbent must maintain up-to-date knowledge of and competency with numerous regulatory body compliance and safety regulations. Job complexity is evidenced by the performance of multiple tasks, use of various computer applications and requires the ability to think independently and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

The incumbent must understand Providence Health & Services and the Portland Service Area Laboratory goals and strategies.

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Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a nationally accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.
• 1 year phlebotomy related experience AND Certification / Registry (PBT, etc.) from a government agency or nationally recognized organization (e.g. ASCP, NCA), Or
• 3 years phlebotomy related experience. Certification or Registry (PBT, etc.) from a government agency or nationally recognized organization (e.g. ASCP, NCA) is preferred. 
  • Note: Industry related experience must be from an equivalent high volume, acute care laboratory performing high complexity testing.  Prefer registrar experience.
• Demonstrate experience with State and Federal and other regulatory Compliance regulations including Medicare Secondary Payor (MSP), EMTALA, ABN, HIPPA.

Preferred Qualification:

• Certification or Registry (PBT, etc.) from a government agency or nationally recognized organization (e.g. ASCP, NCA) upon hire.

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At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving th