Phlebotomist - Minneapolis, United States - Allina Health

    Allina Health
    Allina Health Minneapolis, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Regular, Full time
    Description

    Number of Job Openings Available:

    1

    Date Posted:

    April 19, 2024

    Department:

    ANW Lab - Phlebotomy

    Shift:

    Permanent Nights (United States of America)

    Shift Length:

    8 hour shift

    Hours Per Week:

    32

    Union Contract:

    SEIU-4-LAB Service Workers

    Weekend Rotation:

    Every Other

    Job Summary:

    Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and serving as a primary trainer providing daily oversight of new staff/students in work area. Serves as a preceptor or lead in one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); specimen processing, waived testing and supply ordering.

    Key Position Details:

    • This position will cross train to the ED and perform iStat testing.
    • The typical schedule is as follows:10p-6:30a .This may shift based on business needs.

    Job Description:

    Principle Responsibilities

    • Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
      • Verifies patient identification.
      • Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (Venipuncture or capillary puncture).
      • Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
    • Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
      • Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
      • Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
      • Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
    • Performs customer service in lab reception.
      • Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
      • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
      • Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
      • Serves as a resource for complex patient orders.
    • Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
      • Assists in developing and validating standard operating procedures.
      • Participates in the training of employees and students.
      • Performs various clerical duties.
      • Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
      • May create staff desk assignment schedule, as directed.
      • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
      • Other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    • High School or GED required
    • 5 to 7 years experience in phlebotomy preferred
    • Phlebotomy Certification upon hire preferred

    Physical Demands
    Light Work:
    Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

    Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.