Location: Rochester,MN, USA
0.7 FTE - Rotating Shifts (7 days on and 7 days off)
At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Basic Life Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
* Adoption Assistance Plan
Minimum Qualifications:
* Medical terminology preferred
* Computer data entry skills preferred
* Phlebotomy experience preferred
* Previous laboratory experience preferred
* BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Core Competencies:
* Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory science practice.
* Performs waived and moderately complex laboratory testing according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory science practice.
* Manages patient orders accurately and efficiently.
* Performs specimen processing and handling according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of laboratory practice.
* Applies patient safety standards and patient management methods to laboratory practice.
* Excellent communication skills. Able to anticipate the next step and seamlessly handoff to colleagues.
* Thinks critically and can make independent decisions.
* Practices the ethics of the profession.
Job Responsibilities:
* Demonstrates proficiency in phlebotomy collection techniques and patient management, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and (as applies) arterial puncture.
* Demonstrates proficiency in patient preparation and specimen collection techniques for throat culture, urine, and other requested specimens.
* Demonstrates proficiency in waived and moderate level testing for immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, hematology, limited microbiology, and molecular microbiology (as applies).
* Demonstrates good working knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance.
* Demonstrates proficiency in documenting patient specimen flow in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
* Processes specimens according to requirements, including preparation of specimens for dispatch to external labs as needed. Demonstrates a working knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements.
* Completes assigned quality assurance activities.
* Participates in inventory management and accurately documents necessary information.
* Maintains accurate records of testing, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
* Maintains a safe work environment and complies with standards for safe practice and standard precautions.
* Assists with new employee orientation and training.
* Performs other duties as requested.