Location:Altru Hospital1200 S.Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $15.50 - $23.22
Summary:The Phlebotomist collects (capillary and venipuncture) blood specimens from patients of all ages, assists patients with non-blood collections and is responsible for specimen integrity through accuracy of patient identification, specimen labelling, collection steps and specimen transport. This position performs occasional point-of-care patient testing such as glucose. The phlebotomist provides exceptional customer service.
Essential Job Functions:- Performs patient identification and specimen labeling according to standard operating procedures.
- Understands the phlebotomy processes and techniques in order to obtain quality blood specimens to ensure that correct decisions are made regarding specimen collection.
- Performs, interprets and reports point-of-care testing (e.g. glucose) and quality control.
- Processes laboratory and patient reports according to standard operating procedure, e.g. printing, recording, distributing, faxing, filing, and retrieving.
- Recognizes problems, takes appropriate action, documents problems and corrective action, and follows protocol to notify the Supervisor of problems in a timely manner so as not to jeopardize patient care.
- Actively communicates throughout the shift and manages priority requests in a courteous and timely manner to ensure effective department workflow. Follows up with STAT, ASAP, and Pre-op draws to ensure turnaround times are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of start date | Learning Management System
Physical Demands : Sit: Occasionally (5-33%) Stand: Frequently (34-66%) Walk: Frequently (34-66%) Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) Reach: Frequently (34-66%) Crawl: Not Applicable Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%) Twist: Rarely (1-4%) Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) See: Continuously (67-100%) Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands: Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (