Phlebotomy Technician
About The Position
The Phlebotomy Technician accurately performs and processes Point of Care (POC) testing and collects venous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children, along with related functions. The role includes phlebotomy and POC testing for patients from newborn through geriatric age, handling specimens and supplies, completing associated documentation, and adapting care to patients’ individual needs. The position is in Plymouth, Minnesota, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule of 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and rotational weekends. The role may also require flexibility for holidays, on-call work, and overtime based on staffing needs, as well as travel to health fairs and PSA testing sites when needed. The stated pay range is $24.00–$27.00 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
- 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; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood and perform Point of Care testing as assigned.
- Clean and restock POC supplies and prepare phlebotomy carts and trays.
- Assist coworkers with blood draws and POC testing.
- Draw venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
- Draw and deliver stat, timed, and routine blood work within departmental policy time frames.
- Collect venous and capillary blood into appropriate tubes and culture vials based on testing purpose.
- Perform and process POC tests for patients ranging from newborns to geriatric patients.
- 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 to health fairs and PSA testing sites as needed to perform phlebotomy and POC testing, and deliver specimens to the laboratory.
- Identify the needs of the patient population and adapt care to those needs, including age, culture, language, and hearing or visual impairments; communicate at the appropriate developmental, educational, and literacy level with patients and caregivers.
- Adhere to the standards identified in the clinic’s Organizational Competencies.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision benefits 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 a 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
