Phlebotomist / Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomist Openings

Minneapolis and Greater Minneapolis — Phlebotomist openings

Phlebotomist II (1 year of phlebotomy experience required)

Phlebotomy Technician (1 year of phlebotomy experience required)

Sr. Phlebotomy Technician (Floater-travel required, 1 year phlebotomy experience required, 1 year pediatrics experience required)

Positions available in the following locations:

• Minneapolis
• Fridley
• (SW Minneapolis) Edina, Shakopee
• (SE Minneapolis) Cottage Grove, Saint Paul, West Saint Paul
• (NW Minneapolis) Maple Grove, Plymouth
• (NE Minneapolis) Vadnais Heights
• (South) Lakeville, Northfield
• (West) Buffalo

Positions Available: (Shifts available between 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM)

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour (Dependent on position selected for)

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• Healthyminds mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "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, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

Phlebotomy Technician:

• Collects blood and/or perform POC as assigned
• Cleans and re-stocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays.
• Assists coworkers with draws and POC testing.
• Draws venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
• Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draws venous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
• Performs and processes all POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Completes clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.
• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients or employees timely to group leader or supervisor
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to group leader or supervisor.
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing, as needed, at Health fair sand PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the clinics Organizational Competencies.
• Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.

Sr. Phlebotomy Technician:

• Prepares staff schedule to provide adequate coverage and updates changes daily
• Ensures equitable distribution of workload.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with technicians, clinic staff etc. as needed in conjunction with the Supervisor.
• Monitors to ensure work is being performed efficiently.
• Establishes in conjunction with the Supervisor an onboarding program for new employees.
• Performs phlebotomy and POC testing as needed.
• Maintains drawing and POC testing carts/trays with necessary supplies.
• Maintains all necessary supplies and places orders in a timely fashion. Displays need for cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies and materials.
• Sorts timed specimen requisitions and distribute them according to unit assignments as necessary.
• Obtain specimens, requisitions, draw blood or perform POC tests as needed.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the clinic's Organizational Competencies.
• Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.

Qualifications

Phlebotomy Technician:

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred. • Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Physical Requirements • Lift light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 15 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 16 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 40 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination. • Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day. • Position requires travel. • Extensive use of phone and PC. • Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness. • Talking. • Walking. • Balancing. • Bending/kneeling. • Pushing/pulling. • Reaching/twisting.

Sr. Phlebotomy Technician:

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of progressive, accomplished experience in POC and phlebotomy preferred.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Physical Requirements • Lift light to moderately heavy objects. The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 15 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 16 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally and objects in the weight range of 26 to 40 pounds are seldom lifted and carried. Objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance. • Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination. • Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day. • Position requires