Hospital Phlebotomist

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

PTO

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients of all ages and assist with non-blood collections. The role emphasizes specimen integrity, proper labeling, and timely transport, with occasional point-of-care testing such as glucose and a focus on exceptional customer service.

Applicants should be proficient in English, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and maintain quality control and documentation to support patient care and laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Perform blood collection via venipuncture or capillary methods with proper technique.
• Verify patient identity and labeling to ensure specimen integrity.
• Demonstrate accuracy in specimen handling and transport procedures.
• Provide courteous customer service and communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from patients of all ages using phlebotomy techniques.
• Assist with non-blood collections and ensure specimen integrity and labeling.
• Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., glucose) as needed and report results.
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely communication to ensure department workflow.

Skills

Blood collection

Venipuncture

Capillary collection

Patient identification

Customer service

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Pay Range

$16.26 - $24.38

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.

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

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 (<10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position

Infrequent Driver Reference ID: R8466

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.

At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another.

We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart.

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