Phlebotomy Technician
About The Position
The Phlebotomy Technician accurately performs and processes Point of Care Testing (POC) and collects venous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children, along with related functions. The position is based in Hastings, Minnesota, with a schedule of Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, plus rotational weekends. Pediatrics experience is required. The role includes collecting and processing specimens and POC tests, preparing and maintaining supplies and equipment, supporting coworkers, and providing age- and patient-appropriate care and communication. The position has regular contact with clinic personnel, patients, and visitors, and requires travel for some phlebotomy and POC assignments. The pay range is $23.00–$28.00 per hour. Candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits may vary by employment status and include health and well-being programs, paid time off and holidays, retirement savings with company match, employee stock purchase, insurance, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- One year of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
- Pediatrics experience is required.
- Keyboard and data-entry experience.
- Flexibility and availability based on staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call work, and overtime.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record, if applicable.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred; certification is required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood and perform Point of Care Testing (POC) as assigned.
- Clean and restock POC supplies and prepare phlebotomy carts and trays.
- Assist coworkers with blood draws and POC testing.
- Collect venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric patients using proper aseptic techniques.
- Draw and deliver stat, timed, and routine blood work within established departmental time frames.
- Collect venous and capillary blood in appropriate tubes and culture vials according to the testing purpose.
- Perform and process POC tests for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
- Complete clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.
- Report patient or employee incidents and issues promptly to the group leader or supervisor.
- Report supply needs and equipment defects promptly.
- Log refrigerator temperatures daily and report out-of-range temperatures to the group leader or supervisor.
- Travel as needed to perform phlebotomy and POC testing at health fairs and PSA testing sites, and deliver specimens to the laboratory.
- Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care and communication to patients' age, culture, language, literacy, and hearing or visual needs.
- Adhere to the standards identified in the clinic's Organizational Competencies.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- healthyMINDS mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
- FinFit financial coaching and services.
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability insurance, with buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
