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Travel Phlebotomist – Inpatient Hospital | Portland, Oregon

Travel Phlebotomist job in Portland, Oregon: Join a hospital laboratory team providing accurate, compassionate inpatient specimen collection for patients of all ages.

As an on-site Inpatient Phlebotomist, you will support a collaborative clinical laboratory team serving neonates, infants, children, adults, and older adults. Portland’s scenic Southwest area offers easy access to parks, riverfront views, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant cultural community.

Travel Phlebotomist Job Details

• Location: Portland, Oregon 97239
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $990–$1,070
• Work Setting: On-site hospital laboratory and inpatient environment
• Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week, approximately 40 hours weekly
• Shift Duration: 8-hour nights, primarily 3:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; variable shifts and days may be assigned based on department needs
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Patient Volume: Fast-paced environment supporting a high daily specimen volume

Inpatient Phlebotomist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent clinical phlebotomy experience; 2 or more years is strongly preferred for assignment submission.
• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a phlebotomy training program with substantial clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of college coursework and dedicated clinical phlebotomy experience.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification and current BLS certification.
• Experience with inpatient and hospital-based phlebotomy in a high-acuity or trauma-care environment.
• Previous experience with Epic charting and laboratory order-entry workflows is required.
• Proficiency with venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, aseptic technique, and post-venipuncture site care.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements for purple, red, light blue, green, gray, and other commonly used collection tubes.
• Ability to collect specimens from pediatric and adult patients, including neonates and geriatric patients.
• Strong customer service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical laboratory.

Travel Phlebotomist Responsibilities

• Perform accurate venipuncture, finger sticks, and heel sticks using approved collection procedures.
• Collect, label, process, and transport blood and other specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and timing requirements.
• Verify patient identity using two approved identifiers and label specimens while the patient is present.
• Provide professional, courteous, and compassionate service to patients, families, nurses, providers, and laboratory colleagues.
• Enter and verify laboratory orders, generate labels, update patient charts, and complete order processing in Epic and laboratory information systems.
• Clarify orders, communicate specimen concerns, and resolve collection or processing issues promptly.
• Prioritize stat, timed, and routine collections while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform coagulation and point-of-care testing as trained and authorized.
• Support inpatient draws and assist other members of the phlebotomy team as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized collection areas; stock supplies and follow inventory-control procedures.
• Follow downtime procedures, safety standards, infection-prevention practices, and laboratory protocols.
• Participate in required training, continuing education, team meetings, and quality-improvement activities.

Apply now for this Travel Phlebotomist opportunity and join a hospital laboratory team in Portland, Oregon.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.