Lab Aide/Phlebotomist

Job Description ELIGIBLE FOR CMH EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS: NON-PRIORITY RECRUITMENTFull Time and Part Time OpportunitiesPerform phlebotomies and capillary blood collections from inpatients and outpatients, both on-site and off-site. Under the direction of the Manager, and/or Medical Technologist, processes and orders testing on specimens for reference laboratories, as well as performs CLIA waived laboratory testing. Under the direction of the Manager, and/or Medical Technologist, responsible for following Quality Control Practices in relation to CLIA waived laboratory testing. Responsible for keeping track of all specimens submitted to pathology. Maintains good public relations with the physicians and their staff, patients and the general public. Instructs patients on proper collection of both urine, as well as stool specimens. Collects nasal washings from out patients. Collects urine specimens for urine pre-employment drug screens, utilizing a chain of custody. Responsible for front end laboratory compliance checking as well as following Medicare Medical Necessity rules. Monitors customer concerns and daily workflow. May perform other duties within the laboratory as needed.Job RequirementsConfidentiality: Frequent access to patient records; expected to maintain full confidentiality in accordance to HIPAA guidelines. Skills: Strong written, oral and organizational skills required. Attention to detail is required. Must know medical terminology, blood collection technique on all age groups, pre-employment drug screen collections, basics of pre-analytical testing variables, computer skills, excellent customer service, and being an ongoing liaison between clients and providers. Knowledge in laboratory compliance and Medical Necessity. Knowledge in testing requirements for collecting, processing, and ordering for bothLicense/Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association.Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Must provide a copy of diploma. Completion of an accredited phlebotomist program or on-the-job training with experience. Experience: One year experience as a phlebotomist desired, preferably in a hospital and/or clinic setting.Benefits: CMH offers 100% employer-paid health care benefits with very affordable dependent premiums, including: Vision insurance, Prescription coverage, Dental and orthodontics insurance.Some of the other great benefits of being a CMH caregiver include:• 70% discount on hospital services for employee and insured dependents (you pay only 30% after insurance).• Up to 28 days paid time off for full-time employees to cover vacation, sick time and holidays.• Retirement savings plans, including generous matching and profit share contributions.• Shift differentials for evenings, weekends and nights.• Tuition reimbursement.• Complimentary access to our hospital gym.• Employer-paid life insurance, with optional life insurance for dependents.• Pharmacy, central supply, gift shop, coffee stand and cafe discounts.• Employee Assistance (EAP) counseling on a variety of topics.• Paid compassionate leave (bereavement leave).• Paid jury duty service.• Optional pet, home and auto insurance.• Discounts with local business community partners.• Childcare subsidies for those that qualify• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)Company DescriptionCMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in the state of Oregon. We are a full-service, not-for-profit, Level III Trauma and Critical Access Hospital located on the north coast of Oregon, and we are one of only five remaining independent hospitals in the state.CMH is a hub for health care in the region. The main hospital includes private, in-patient suites for patients needing medical and surgical care, critical care, and labor and delivery. Our emergency department is centrally located to all needed services and is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. We have a state-of-the-art surgical program, full-service lab, advanced radiology services and more.CMH offers many specialty services right here in our small town that you might otherwise need to travel to a larger metropolitan area for. We are able to provide this high-quality care through our unique academic/rural partnership with OHSU. CMH also continues to expand its reach and services through satellite clinics in Warrenton and Seaside, Oregon.Company DescriptionCMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in the state of Oregon. We are a full-service, not-for-profit, Level III Trauma and Critical Access Hospital located on the north coast of Oregon, and we are one of only five remaining independent hospitals in the state.\r\n\r\nCMH is a hub for health care in the region. The main hospital includes private, in-patient suites for patients needing medical and surgical care, critical care, and labor and delivery. Our emergency department is centrally located to all needed services and is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. We have a state-of-the-art surgical program, full-service lab, advanced radiology services and more.\r\n\r\nCMH offers many specialty services right here in our small town that you might otherwise need to travel to a larger metropolitan area for. We are able to provide this high-quality care through our unique academic/rural partnership with OHSU. CMH also continues to expand its reach and services through satellite clinics in Warrenton and Seaside, Oregon.