Laboratory technical assistant/phlebotomist, casual/PRN

Riverview Health; Crookston (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Laboratory Technical Assistant/Phlebotomist to join their team in Crookston, MN. This role involves performing essential laboratory functions, collecting blood samples, and ensuring patient care aligns with established protocols. The organization offers a supportive work environment with a focus on community health and well-being. If you are passionate about patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values professionalism, sensitivity, and excellence in healthcare service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

Employer HSA Contributions

Pension Matching

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED required with CPR certification within 6 months.
• Phlebotomy certification and 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory functions and collect blood samples from patients.
• Register patients for testing and prepare specimens for analysis.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma or GED

CPR – Healthcare Provider certification

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

RiverView Health is a community-owned, membership-based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care, and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospital's service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening, and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Location: Crookston (In-person)
Schedule: PRN - Flex
Scheduled hours: PRN (as needed)

Pay Range: $18.52 - $25.94; non-benefitted

RiverView Health has an opening for a PRN (casual) Laboratory Technical Assistant/Phlebotomist. This position would cover shifts between 6am-6pm and supports all RiverView Health patient care areas.

• Perform supportive laboratory functions.
• Serve patients by registering patients for laboratory testing, preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.
• Responsible for collecting blood samples from patients, labeling them correctly, and sending them off for analysis and testing. Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient.
• Make judgments regarding possible clerical discrepancies and bring them to the attention of a laboratory tech or the Director.
• Patients serviced include those in the following age groups: infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Provide patient care which is appropriate to the patient’s age, diagnosis, symptoms, provider orders, and following established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum(s):

• Diploma or GED.
• CPR – Healthcare Provider certification. If not currently certified, must be certified within 6 months of hire.

Preferred(s):

• Phlebotomy Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a healthcare setting.
• Computer experience – Microsoft Office products.

Competencies:

• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Must work well under pressure and be sensitive to concerns and confidentiality of the patient.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages and backgrounds with professionalism and care.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.