Hospital Phlebotomist

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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, labeling, collection, and transport. The position also performs occasional point-of-care patient testing, such as glucose testing, and provides exceptional customer service. The role is based at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

Identify patients and label specimens according to standard operating procedures.
Use 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 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 help meet turnaround times.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department and organizational needs.