Phlebotomist

External Astera Health•Wadena, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Astera Health is looking for a .8 FTE Phlebotomist to join our team. The primary role for the Phlebotomist is to obtain samples, perform designated clinical laboratory tests. This position is scheduled for 64 hours per bi-weekly pay period, primarily days working various start times with an as needed afternoon shifts; rotating every 6th weekend and holiday.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Phlebotomy experience preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties of the job as listed above.
Proactive approach for problem-solving and facilitates timely communication
Ability to effectively operate standard medical equipment, electronic medical record software, and standard office equipment and software
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service excellence
Possess cross-cultural sensitivity
Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships
Ability to perform tasks both collaboratively and independently
Demonstrates concern for patients of all ages, visitors, and co-workers.
Maintains confidentiality of information and privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

Participates in routine laboratory work using personal protective equipment and abides by established safety/hazardous/infection control policies set forth—reports incidents as necessary.
Performs phlebotomy, DOT Urine drug collections, BAT testing, swab collections, and ECGs using personal protective equipment (PPE), safety devices, and standard precautions.
Always follows proper patient identification protocols.
Performs various clerical duties as assigned such as entering outpatient orders, maintaining requisition files, and scanning results/requisitions to chart.
Answer telephone, directs calls appropriately, and schedule appointments as needed.
Performs Therapeutic phlebotomies in accordance with policy and procedure.
Transport specimens to lab as needed.
Assist in the preparation of samples for analysis utilizing centrifuge and aliquoting.
Prepare specimens for transport to reference lab.
Maintains compliance with established standards, i.e., federal, state, CAP, Joint Commission, and local regulatory agencies.
Maintains compliance with established policies and procedures for safety and infection control to ensure the well-being of patient, family, and staff, i.e., patient safety, fire, disaster, and isolation.
Assists in investigation and follow-up, including corrective action, when necessary, in response to complaints and/or concerns from patients, families, staff, or providers.
Assists in reporting performance improvement activities within the department and interdepartmentally.
Assists in maintaining adequate inventory for patient care needs.
Assist in the orientation and onboarding of new laboratory team members.
Complete annual competencies as required by CAP and Joint Commission.