Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Faribault, MN — Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with rotational weekends

The Phlebotomy Technician is responsible for accurately performing and processing point‑of‑care testing (POC) and venous & capillary blood collection from adults, infants, and children, and all related functions.

Pay range: $23.00 – $28.00 per hour.
Shift differentials of 10% (second shift) and 15% (third shift) may apply. Annual performance bonus compensation may be eligible.

Benefits include:

• Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees who work 30+ hours
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs
• Annual no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• Healthy
  
  MINDS mental health program
• Vacation and health/flex time
• 6 holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• Fin Fit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option
• Flexible spending accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

• Collect blood and/or perform POC as assigned
• Cleans and re‑stocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays.
• Assists coworkers with draws and POC testing.
• Draws venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
• Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draws venous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
• Performs and processes all POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Completes clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.
• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients or employees in a timely manner to group leader or supervisor.
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if they fall out of range.
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing at health fair and PSA testing sites, delivering specimens to laboratory.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired).
• Communicates with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at their level of development or literacy.
• Adheres to standards identified in the clinic’s organizational competencies.
• Maintains regular contact with clinic personnel, patients, and visitors.

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects ({1–15 lb} frequently; {16–25 lb} occasionally; {26–40 lb} seldom; above 41 lb requires assistance).
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.
• Must perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently throughout the day.
• Position requires travel.
• Extensive use of phone and PC.
• Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
• Talking, walking, balancing, bending/kneeling, pushing/pulling, reaching/twisting.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories