Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist- Flex

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of North Dakota is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist for a part-time, on-site role in Grand Forks, ND. Responsibilities include specimen collection, processing, and point-of-care testing with adherence to confidentiality and accreditation standards.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical staff, quality control, and maintaining instrument accuracy, while supporting UND Student Health Services. Requires phlebotomy training and one year of experience.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• Formal phlebotomy program completed.
• At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• Current or obtainable CPR certification within 30 days.
• General computer experience.
• Criminal history background check clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and process laboratory specimens, and perform waived point-of-care testing.
• Explain and instruct patients on specimen collection and confirm patient identity.
• Perform and report waived POC testing within SOPs and turnaround times.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, quality control, and calibration records.
• Communicate critical values to the provider and document actions.
• Ensure compliance with COLA, CLIA, and AAAHC standards.

Conocimientos

Diversity communication

Adolescent/young adult care

Multitasking teamwork

EMR experience

Typing skills

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy program

Descripción del empleo

Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist- Flex

• 499879
• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
• Part-time Staff
• Closing on: Nov 11 2026

Salary/Position Classification

• 17.00+ hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 19 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

Support patient care through laboratory specimen collection, processing, and point-of-care testing. This position ensures accurate, timely results, maintains laboratory equipment, performs quality control, and collaborates with clinical staff while upholding patient confidentiality and laboratory accreditation standards.
Aid in the collection of laboratory samples that assist in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, while meeting compliance standards of Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collection and Processing of laboratory specimens. Performance of Point-of-Care Waived laboratory testing.
  • Confirm patients using two identifiers.
  • Explain and instruct patients on the collection of specimens.
  • Perform specimen collection, analysis, and interpretation of Point-of-Care Waived testing.
  • Recognize acceptable and unacceptable samples, while processing specimens for analysis.
  • Perform and report waived Point-of-Care testing according to standard operating procedures.
  • Complete waived Point-of-Care testing within the designated turnaround time.
  • Correlate lab data with clinical states and patient information.
  • Processing laboratory specimens for reference laboratory.
  • Follow Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for all laboratory testing logs, results, specimens, referral orders, and documentation retention.
• Provide collaboration and communication with Staff
  • Recognize laboratory issues and takes appropriate corrective action to resolve, documentation of all actions & communicate critical / urgent values to provider.
• Quality assessment, quality control, Point-of-care instrumentation, and proficiency testing
  • Perform Quality Control testing and maintenance procedures to ensure reliability and accuracy of testing results. Identify, interpret, and troubleshoot out of range Quality Control testing. Documentation of all actions.
  • Operate and perform quality assessment on LIS/Electronic Health Record.
  • Document all repairs, maintenance, quality control, calibrations, and quality assessment results.
  • Maintain point-of-care instrumentation.
  • Verify accuracy of all instrumentation using established procedures and quality control testing.
  • Perform proficiency testing.
  • Maintain current knowledge of standards to maintain the laboratory’s accreditation.
• Other duties as assigned
  • Always maintain a high level of professionalism and uphold patient confidentiality as per FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
  • Participate in opportunities, clinic, and campus wide, to enhance the educational experience and success of UND students.
  • Community involvement.
  • Within professional scope of practice, perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of Student Health Services and the UND community.

Required Competencies

• Ability to communicate with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to relate well to adolescent and young adult population; offer a sensitive, non-judgmental attitude
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Experience in the use of an electronic medical records system
• Strong keyboarding skills

Minimum Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy program
• At least 1 year of Phlebotomy Experience
• Current or able to obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire
• General computer experience
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory related field.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and laboratory interface systems (LIS)