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Travel Phlebotomist Jobs – Inpatient Phlebotomy in Portland, Oregon

Join a collaborative laboratory team as a Travel Phlebotomist in Portland, Oregon. This 13-week healthcare contract offers an opportunity to provide accurate, compassionate specimen collection and inpatient phlebotomy services for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Travel Phlebotomist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $990–$1,070
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 40 hours per week; primarily 8-hour evening and overnight shifts, approximately 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
• Schedule Flexibility: Variable shifts and days of the week may be assigned based on department needs, including weekend coverage
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient laboratory and phlebotomy services, with potential float assignments at nearby affiliated locations
• Orientation: Approximately 32 hours
• Charting and Laboratory Systems: Epic and laboratory information systems

Phlebotomist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved phlebotomy training program with clinical rotation, or an equivalent combination of college coursework and dedicated clinical phlebotomy experience
• Current phlebotomy technician certification and BLS certification
• Recent experience with inpatient and outpatient specimen collection
• Epic experience is required
• Demonstrated competency with venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, pediatric collections, and post-venipuncture site care
• Knowledge of common collection tubes, including light blue, purple, red, green, gray, and other specialty tubes
• Ability to perform or support point-of-care and coagulation testing according to established procedures
• Strong customer service, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, fast-paced laboratory environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, laboratory procedures, safety standards, and patient-identification protocols

Travel Phlebotomist Responsibilities

• Perform accurate venipuncture and capillary specimen collection for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Identify patients using two approved identifiers and label specimens at the bedside or in the patient’s presence.
• Collect, process, transport, and document specimens promptly while maintaining specimen integrity.
• Handle routine and specialized collections, including coagulation specimens and point-of-care testing, as trained and authorized.
• Review and clarify laboratory orders, generate labels, enter orders, and update collection information in Epic and applicable laboratory systems.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, nurses, providers, laboratory staff, and other members of the care team.
• Respond to specimen concerns, order discrepancies, and service requests with timely follow-through and effective problem-solving.
• Assist with inpatient blood draws and float assignments as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized collection areas; stock supplies; and support inventory control procedures.
• Transport specimens using approved pneumatic tube or laboratory transportation systems.
• Support the training and onboarding of student interns, new phlebotomy team members, and other staff as assigned.
• Follow department policies, laboratory procedures, downtime processes, safety requirements, compliance standards, and applicable research protocols.
• Complete required education, competency activities, documentation, and other duties assigned by laboratory leadership.

Apply now for this Travel Phlebotomist opportunity and join a leading healthcare laboratory team in Portland, Oregon. Enjoy a dynamic healthcare community, scenic surroundings, outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural attractions.

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.