Phlebotomy Specialist

The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture techniques to obtain quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for medical testing. This role requires direct contact with patients, creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe, and accurate manner.

• Greet and welcome patients using AIDET methodologies, verifying patient identification, tests ordered by the physician, and specimen requirements before performing the phlebotomy procedure.
• Collect and prepare samples for analysis accurately and skillfully, evaluating suitability of the specimens and appropriately accepting or rejecting them according to laboratory policy.
• Perform venipuncture or capillary collection of blood specimens using proper techniques, paying attention to the proper order of tube collection and labeling tubes in the patient's presence.
• Assist in the processing of specimens, distributing paperwork and specimens to appropriate departments or according to the reference lab test directory for send-outs.
• Use the lab computer system for order entry, patient inquiries, adding tests on previously collected samples, restocking and tracking inventory in the phlebotomy room and mobile blood drawing trays.
• Collect samples for pre-employment, DOT, and random urine samples for drug testing while maintaining chain of custody as required by specific order sets.
• Collect non-DOT and DOT breath alcohol samples testing while maintaining chain of custody as required by specific order sets.
• Collect Covid-19 specimens in-house and at the outdoor designated Covid-19 collection area.
• Assist nursing staff with collections of ER, swing bed, and inpatients when necessary.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved Phlebotomy Technician Program or three months on-the-job phlebotomy training or experience in a clinical setting.
• Preferred: 1 year of phlebotomy-related experience, successful completion of a nationally accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program, or an internship while actively enrolled in and progressing through a nationally accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant training program.
• Knowledge of specimen handling and collection requirements, general laboratory workflow, and basic medical terminology.
• Certification (Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT), etc.) from a state or government agency or nationally recognized organization.

Blue Mountain Hospital District is a Critical Access Hospital located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River. Our district spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The area offers a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking/mountain biking/horse riding trails to high and low lakes and ponds. We are a family-like team, and we invite you to join us in a lifestyle that is hard to beat.