Find & Apply For Phlebotomist Jobs in Alexandria, Minnesota

Department:

Hospital Laboratory Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent): 0.8 FTE- 64 hours per pay period

Benefit Status:

Full-Time Benefits include Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Health Clinic (health+): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan

Retirement Savings:

(401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions. Please see more details about our benefits here: https://alomerehealth.com/careers/#benefits

Hours Rotating Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays Shifts:

Day Shift:

5:30am-2:00pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm

Evening Shift:

2:00pm to 10:30pm

Overnight Shift:

10:30pm to 7:00am Every Third Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and

Every Third Holiday:

Overnight Shift Position Objective The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting specimens for medical provider ordered lab tests. Essential Responsibilities Interpret and Process Lab Orders Interpret, verify, and carry out medical provider ordered lab tests Interpret, reference, and apply laboratory specimen requirements Specimen Collection Obtain or collect body fluids, tissues, or other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findings Obtain nasopharyngeal or nasal substances Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection Patient Interaction Foster an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while explaining and performing procedures Provide instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens Maintain an environment of privacy, safety , and integrity for all patients, at all times Other Responsibilities Perform Urine Drug Screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing Perform Point of Care testing as trained by facility Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health's mission, vision, values, policies and procedures Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent degree Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working in a health care facility Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge in proper specimen collection; including specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation procedures, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique Strong understanding of the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labeling Ability to have regular and anticipated attendance Strong attention to detail and data entry skills Ability to positively interact with others and provide exceptional customer service Ability to use required systems: Laboratory Information System and Electronic Medical Record Mature judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with patients and employees on a daily basis Union Position No