Hillsboro Medical Center · 8 hours ago
Laboratory Assistant/ Phlebotomist
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expHillsboro Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist to support various laboratory functions. The role involves performing phlebotomy and drug screen collections, processing specimens, and ensuring proper patient registration and communication with clinical staff.
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Responsibilities
Performs phlebotomy collections from inpatients and outpatients, assuring proper patient identification prior to collection; properly labeling specimens; and promptly assuring specimen is received into the laboratory for testing
Assures that samples are processed promptly and distributed to appropriate testing location
Provides input for revising and presenting new procedures for Clinical Services and/or work team
Keeps work areas clean and well stocked. Assists with supply ordering and restocking, as needed
Performs computer registration and order entry for patients and/or received specimens
Maintains competency and performs drug screen collections to meet Federal guidelines
Communicates with physicians, nursing staff and Clinical Services Team to ensure proper procurement of specimens, and that correct orders are placed
Distributes completed patient reports to appropriate locations
Calls abnormal results as specified in laboratory policies or by specified provider request
Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served, neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
Follows up unusual test requests by researching and consulting with appropriate reference laboratories to assure correct testing is performed
Arranges for couriers and cabs for prompt specimen pickup, as needed
Follows up all problems or errors by collecting documentation for Lab Director and/or pathologists, assisting with reviewing problem and retraining of staff involved
Aids in solving problems or concerns regarding specimen, paperwork or test results
Aids in answering phones, taking orders and transmitting results to authorized personnel
Looks for ways to improve customer service
Supports team and patient care during absence of co-workers by being available to cover vacation and sick time
Acquires accurate billing related information from providers when needed
Participates in training of employees to assure that all lab staff receives appropriate training and maintain competency in Clinical Services
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Certificate of completion from Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant or CNA accredited program
ASCP or NCA Phlebotomy certificate
Assumes responsibility for maintaining competency in all areas where training was completed
Keeps abreast of new computer functions, computer usage and changes having to do with computers and printers
Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information according to PHI level of access
Follows organizational departmental policies and procedures and carries out duties in all areas where training and documentation of competency have been documented
Functions as a cooperative laboratory team member, supporting others
Must be able to speak, read and write conversational English
Typing and previous computer use
Possesses knowledge and skills through experience and/or training to be able to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in this job
Ability to be thorough and accurate in paperwork
Uses effective communication skills
Personal appearance makes a good first impression
Excellent customer service skills a must
Flexible, able to work to meet the needs of the department
Preferred
Associate's degree or higher
(1) year related experience
Experience in phlebotomy, processing
Word processing
Medical terminology
Laboratory terminology
Bilingual skills a plus
Company
Hillsboro Medical Center
For more than a century, Hillsboro Medical Center has ensured that the people in our region have access to quality health care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linnea Cornish, PHR
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Michelle Soldan
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-04-21
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