Clinic Phlebotomy

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist at Altru Family Medicine Center collects capillary and venipuncture blood specimens from patients of all ages, assists patients with non-blood collections, and maintains specimen integrity through accurate patient identification, labeling, collection, and transport. The position occasionally performs point-of-care testing, such as glucose testing, and provides exceptional customer service. The role includes performing and reporting point-of-care testing and quality control; processing laboratory and patient reports; recognizing and documenting problems and corrective actions; and communicating with the Supervisor about issues in a timely manner. The Phlebotomist communicates throughout the shift, manages priority requests, and follows up on STAT, ASAP, and pre-operative draws to meet turnaround times. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the department or organization. English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking is required for effective workplace and patient communication. The position is based at Altru Family Medicine Center, 1380 S. Columbia Rd., Grand Forks, ND 58201. Work is indoors continuously. Driving is infrequent.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Ability to perform capillary and venipuncture blood collection and follow specimen identification, labeling, collection, and transport procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform patient identification and specimen labeling according to standard operating procedures.
Collect capillary and venipuncture blood specimens using appropriate phlebotomy processes and techniques.
Assist patients with non-blood collections and maintain specimen integrity through proper collection and transport.
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-operative draws to meet turnaround times.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department and organizational needs.
Provide exceptional customer service.