Phlebotomist - PRN/On Call

RiverView Health•Crookston, MN

7h•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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. River View Health has an opening for a (PRN) Phlebotomist. This position would cover shifts between 6am-6pm and supports all Riverview Health patient care areas. May include weekend shifts as needed. Uses equipment to collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients/residents from patients, labelling them correctly and sending them off for analysis and testing. E nsures patient/resident safety during the sample collection process. Communicates with patients/residents, collecting their health information and answering their questions regarding phlebotomy procedures. Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient Patients serviced include those in the following age groups: infant, children, adolescent, adult and geriatric Explains procedures to patients/residents and collects information from them in a professional manner. Records and documents patient/resident information accurately. Follows all standard procedures and safety regulations; deploys asepsis techniques during phlebotomy procedures.

Requirements

Diploma or GED
Required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If not certified at time of hire, must be certified within 4 months of hire
Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting
Computer experience – Microsoft Office products
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

Phlebotomy Certification, or at least 1 year of Phlebotomy experience or experience working in a laboratory related field

Responsibilities

Uses equipment to collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients/residents from patients, labelling them correctly and sending them off for analysis and testing.
Ensures patient/resident safety during the sample collection process.
Communicates with patients/residents, collecting their health information and answering their questions regarding phlebotomy procedures.
Explains procedures to patients/residents and collects information from them in a professional manner.
Records and documents patient/resident information accurately.
Follows all standard procedures and safety regulations; deploys asepsis techniques during phlebotomy procedures.