Phlebotomy Technician
About The Position
The Phlebotomy Technician accurately performs and processes Point of Care Testing (POC) and collects venous and capillary blood from adult, infant, and child patients, along with related functions. The position is based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with rotational weekends. The role may also involve travel to health fairs and PSA testing sites and delivering specimens to the laboratory. The listed pay range is $24.00 to $27.00 per hour. Offers may reflect relevant skills, training, experience, education, certifications, market factors, and organizational factors. Successful candidates may be eligible for annual performance bonus compensation. Benefits may vary by part-time or full-time status.
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.
- Phlebotomy certification; 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.
- 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 blood into appropriate tubes and culture vials according to the intended tests.
- Perform and process POC tests for patients ranging from newborns to geriatric patients.
- Complete clerical functions associated with POC testing documentation.
- Report patient or employee incidents and issues promptly to the group leader or supervisor.
- Report supply needs and equipment defects in a timely manner.
- Log refrigerator temperatures daily and report out-of-range readings 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 patients' age, culture, language, hearing, visual, developmental, educational, and literacy needs, communicating at an appropriate level.
- 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 health assessment program.
- Blueprint for Wellness®.
- 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
Education Level
High school or GED
