Hospital Phlebotomist

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

6d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Phlebotomist collects capillary and venipuncture blood specimens from patients of all ages, assists with non-blood collections, and maintains specimen integrity through accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, collection procedures, and specimen transport. The position occasionally performs point-of-care patient testing, such as glucose testing, and provides exceptional customer service. The role requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members. It is based at Altru Hospital, 1200 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks, ND 58201, and is classified as an infrequent-driver position. The work is performed indoors continuously. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, stooping/bending, and reaching; continuous handling/fingering/feeling, seeing, and hearing; occasional sitting; and rare squatting/crouching/kneeling and twisting. Lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling demands are sedentary (less than 10 pounds).

Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Knowledge of phlebotomy processes and techniques to obtain quality blood specimens.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures for patient identification, specimen labeling, testing, and report processing.

Responsibilities

Perform patient identification and specimen labeling according to standard operating procedures.
Use appropriate phlebotomy processes and techniques to obtain quality blood specimens and support correct decisions regarding specimen collection.
Perform, interpret, and report point-of-care testing, such as glucose testing, and quality control.
Process laboratory and patient reports according to standard operating procedures, including printing, recording, distributing, faxing, filing, and retrieving.
Recognize problems, take appropriate action, document problems and corrective actions, and notify the Supervisor promptly according to protocol.
Communicate actively throughout the shift and manage priority requests courteously and promptly to support effective department workflow.
Follow up on STAT, ASAP, and Pre-op draws to ensure turnaround times are met.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.
Collect capillary and venipuncture blood specimens from patients of all ages, assist with non-blood collections, and maintain specimen integrity through accurate collection and transport.
Provide exceptional customer service.