What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Salem Health?
Location Site: West Valley Hospital
Department: WVH Laboratory
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 7:00
Limited Duration Position: 4 months from the date of hire. Potential to become permanent.
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community:
Your Role With Us:
As the Outpatient Phlebotomist you will utilize your phlebotomy experience and compassion for administering exceptional patient care to perform a variety of specimen collections for laboratory testing. These collections include: Venous (evacuated tube, syringe, butterfly), Arterial, and Skin puncture. In addition your testing may include, but not limited to: Blood gas tests, Coagulation tests, Chemistry tests, Hematology tests, and POC tests. You will float to Emergency Department, Inpatient, Pre-surgery, and Recovery to obtain these samples.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Background/Expertise:
* High school diploma or GED required.
* Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program OR adequate draw/work experience creating eligibility to sit for a nationally recognized certification exam required.
* One (1) year phlebotomy experience OR successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program. *Clinical rotation at Salem Hospital preferred.
* Minimum of (1) year of related experience in either a clinical, medical office, or research setting preferred.
* Experience in team process, quality management, and problem solving preferred.
* Experience with a Laboratory Information System preferred.
* Nationally recognized Phlebotomy Certification or agrees to obtain at individual's own expense within six (6) months of hire date. (Failure to obtain the Phlebotomy Certification will result in automatic separation of employment.)
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
