Tech Lab Assist & Phlebotomist

Location: Salem Health Medical Clinic - Woodburn, 105 N Arney Rd #130, Woodburn, OR 97071

Department: Laboratory

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt

Schedule: 7:45 am - 5:15 pm, with rotating day off during the week and 1-2 Saturdays a month

Your role with us

As a laboratory technical assistant and phlebotomist, you’ll play an important role in supporting accurate laboratory testing and delivering an excellent patient experience. From collecting and processing specimens to performing EKGs and select laboratory tests, your work helps ensure providers receive the information they need to support patient care.

You’ll interact directly with patients, healthcare providers, and laboratory team members, combining technical skills with compassionate customer service. Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to safety and quality. You’ll also have opportunities to expand your knowledge, learn new procedures, and contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory services.

What you'll do

• Perform venous, capillary, and other specimen collections while ensuring accurate patient identification, proper collection techniques, and patient comfort.
• Register patients, verify orders and insurance information, and ensure required documentation is complete and accurate in Epic.
• Process, prepare, and transport laboratory specimens according to established procedures, testing requirements, and specimen stability guidelines.
• Perform EKGs and recognize critical results, following established procedures for timely communication and escalation.
• Conduct waived and moderately complex laboratory testing, review results for accuracy, and perform quality control and routine equipment maintenance.
• Educate patients on specimen collection requirements, fasting instructions, and other testing preparations to support accurate results.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, assisting patients and healthcare providers, and collaborating with laboratory and clinical teams.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment while following infection prevention practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support team members, and maintain current knowledge of laboratory procedures and best practices.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy or lab assistant program OR adequate draw/work experience creating eligibility to sit for a nationally recognized certification exam.
• Minimum of two years Specimen Management Lab Assistant experience at Salem Health Lab OR two years performing waived and moderately complex testing.
• One year phlebotomy experience OR successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.

Additional information

• Phlebotomy technician certification within six months of hire.
• Clinical rotation at Salem Hospital preferred.
• Minimum of one 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.

Total rewards package

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.

Why Salem Health?

Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.

We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.

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.