Phlebotomist Trainee

Fairview Health Services•Princeton, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a training role where you are able to learn the art of phlebotomy in the classroom and includes a clinical rotation where you can perfect your newly learned skills! Upon successful completion, you may be eligible for placement into a Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) role. This is a daytime position with varying start times between 5:00 AM and 8:00 AM (typically 5:00, 7:00, 7:30, or 8:00 AM, Monday–Friday). Schedule flexibility is required. Anticipated start date is June 15 and duration for the training program is approximately 4 weeks. Working with diverse populations within a health care environment, the Phlebotomy Trainee plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional services in keeping with M Health Fairview Values as they interact with our patients, families, and co-workers. The Phlebotomy Trainee performs laboratory specimen collection at various M Health Fairview or outreach locations and provides for safe and secure specimen handling. Responsible for accurately entering orders and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems; monitoring computer logs for incomplete work, and scheduling tests/procedures, the Phlebotomy Trainee's attention to detail and accuracy are the foundation for our providing quality laboratory services. Working as an individual or team member, the Phlebotomy Trainee continuously works towards providing quality service improvement and optimum support to the department and team members in achieving M Health Fairview's goals. This position is an entry point for the phlebotomy certification process. Individuals who are successfully employed for the required period to sit for certification examination may be eligible for advancement to a Lab Care Technician (LCT) role.

Requirements

Minimum age (18 years)
High School diploma or equivalent • Diploma, GED, or equivalent must be provided
Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Demonstrate manual dexterity.
Excellent communication skills.
Some positions will require reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity.
Prior direct contact with patients in a health care setting.
Exposure to/or experience with computerized order/data entry systems.
Prior work experience in an environment requiring critical thinking skills.
Demonstrate effective team work ethic in prior positions.

Responsibilities

Follows established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
Collects biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Performs phlebotomy at various sites and communicates special handling needs of the specimen.
Uses appropriate communications skills to meet patient/family and other customer needs.
Ensures specimens are acceptable for testing including properly identified.
Processes specimens prior to testing or sending to reference labs.
Monitors inventory, ordering and restocking supplies.
Prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prioritizes assigned work.
Transports blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner.
Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
Accurately enters and releases order and collection information into LIS and subsystems.
Monitors computer logs for incomplete work.
Schedules tests/procedures.
Acquires additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area.
Supports and adheres to laboratory quality assurance program.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Adheres to safety protocols.
Follows infection control guidelines.
Responds appropriately to emergent situations.