Fulltime (0.8) Laboratory technical assistant/phlebotomist

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

1d•$19 - $26

About The Position

Overview RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN. RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area. We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off. RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Responsibilities Laboratory Technical Assistant/Phlebotomist - full-time (64 hours every 2 weeks). Schedule: Full-Time (.8 fte) - 64 hours per pay period Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; may support lab on weekends as needed. Pay Range: $18.82 - $26.35 / hr (based on experience) Job Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly, benefitted position This position supports all Riverview Health patient care areas. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens. Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks. Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies. May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results. Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment. Perform supportive laboratory functions. Serve patients by registering patients for laboratory testing, preparing specimens for laboratory testing and perform screening procedures. Responsible for collecting blood samples from patients, labelling them correctly and sending them off for analysis and testing. Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient. Makes judgments regarding possible clerical discrepancies and brings them to the attention of a laboratory tech or the Director. Patients serviced include those in the following age groups: infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Provides patient care which is appropriate to patient’s age, diagnosis, symptoms, provider orders, and following established policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Current American Heart CPR – Healthcare Provider certification
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient
Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of a formal phlebotomy program
phlebotomy experience
experience in a laboratory-related field
Three years of experience as a phlebotomist
One year of supervisory experience
One year of lab specimen processing experience

Responsibilities

phlebotomy
collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens
Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks
Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies
May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results
Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment
Perform supportive laboratory functions
Serve patients by registering patients for laboratory testing, preparing specimens for laboratory testing and perform screening procedures
Responsible for collecting blood samples from patients, labelling them correctly and sending them off for analysis and testing
Makes judgments regarding possible clerical discrepancies and brings them to the attention of a laboratory tech or the Director
Provides patient care which is appropriate to patient’s age, diagnosis, symptoms, provider orders, and following established policies and procedures.