Phlebotomist | Bemidji Clinic

Phlebotomist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Join our lab team and play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care. Gain valuable medical experience while contributing directly to patient diagnoses and recovery. Start your career with us and make a meaningful difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric
• Prepare and package samples for pickup
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies
• Accurately document blood draws in patient charts

Located in the heart of Lake Country, Bemidji offers year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. The area is also home to collegiate and local sporting events. Prefer indoor activities? Bemidji offers a variety of options such as art galleries, live music, shopping, bowling, a recreation center, dance studios, and locally owned cafes, restaurants, and gift shops. If a welcoming, hometown feel sounds like the right fit for you, we invite you to explore a future in Bemidji.

Job Summary: Uses equipment to collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients/residents; explains procedures to patients/residents and collects information from them in a professional manner. Collects and manages samples of blood and specimens from patients/residents; ensures patient/resident safety during the sample collection process. Records and documents patient/resident information accurately. Follows all standard procedures and safety regulations; deploys asepsis techniques during phlebotomy procedures. Communicates with patients/residents, collecting their health information and answering their questions regarding phlebotomy procedures.

Qualifications: High school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) required. Completion of a formal phlebotomy program, phlebotomy experience, and experience in a laboratory-related field preferred. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.