Phlebotomist- Hospital

Position: Phlebotomist- Hospital (3166)
Location: Northern

# Phlebotomist
- Hospital (3166)
Alomere Health - Alexandria, MN 56308## Overview Salary Range $18.97 - $26.56 Hourly Position Type Part-Time with Full-Time Benefits Job Shift Rotation Category Health  Care## Description
** Department:
** Hospital Laboratory
** Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent):
** 0.8 FTE- 64 hours per pay period
** Benefit Status:
** Full-Time
** Benefits include
*** Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Employee Health Clinic (health+):
Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
* Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions.
* Please see more details about our benefits here:
** Hours
* * Rotating Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Shifts:

* Day

Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm
* Evening

Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm
* Overnight

Shift: 10:30pm to 7:00amEvery Third Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and Every Third Holiday:
Overnight Shift
** Position Objective
** The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting specimens for medical provider ordered lab tests.
** Essential Responsibilities
** Interpret and Process Lab Orders
* Interpret, verify, and carry out medical provider ordered lab tests
* Interpret, reference, and apply laboratory specimen requirements

Specimen Collection
* Obtain or collect body fluids, tissues, or other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findings
* Obtain nasopharyngeal or nasal substances
* Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection

Patient Interaction
* Foster an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while explaining and performing procedures
* Provide instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens
* Maintain an environment of privacy, safety , and integrity for all patients, at all times
** Other Responsibilities
*** Perform Urine Drug Screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing
* Perform Point of Care testing as trained by facility
* Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
* Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
* Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
* Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
* Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability## Qualifications
** Required Qualifications
*** High school diploma or equivalent degree
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Prior experience working in a health care facility
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Strong knowledge in proper specimen collection; including specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation procedures, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique
* Strong understanding of the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labeling
* Ability to have regular and anticipated attendance
* Strong attention to detail and data entry skills
* Ability to positively interact with others and provide exceptional customer service
* Ability to use required systems:
Laboratory Information System and Electronic Medical Record
* Mature judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with patients and employees on a daily basis
** Union Position
** No