Phlebotomist

Newport Academy; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Academy in Minnesota is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens and perform laboratory procedures following established guidelines. You will collect blood and urine specimens, ensure patient ID and proper labeling, and perform EKG tests and nasal swabs for COVID and influenza.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 1 year of phlebotomy experience or completion of a medical assistant or phlebotomy program; you should be organized, capable of working independently or in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience and/or graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program required.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and urine specimens using knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Ensures correct patient identification and appropriate labeling of specimens.
• Performs EKG tests.
• Performs nasal swabs for COVID and influenza.
• Performs quality controls on new and stock supplies per manufacturer.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of and perform safe infection control practices including good hand hygiene, standard precautions, cleaning equipment and the environment.
• Must have excellent problem solving and follow-up skills.
• Experience with healthcare computer information systems.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be highly organized, efficient, and multifunctional, work independently and within a team.

Skills

Blood collection

Urine specimen collection

EKG

Nasal swabs

Infection control

Medical terminology

Healthcare IT systems

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program

Tools

Healthcare IT systems

Job description

What You'll Do

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting specimens and completing laboratory procedures within established guidelines following laboratory techniques.

• Collects blood and urine specimens using knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Ensures correct patient identification and appropriate labeling of specimens
• Performs EKG tests
• Performs nasal swabs for COVID and influenza
• Performs quality controls on new and stock supplies per manufacturer
• Possesses outstanding professional and positive customer service skills, able to put patient at ease and appropriately explain procedures
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures
• Knowledgeable of and perform safe infection control practices including good hand hygiene, standard precautions, cleaning equipment and the environment
• Must have excellent problem solving and follow-up skills
• Experience with healthcare computer information systems
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology
• Must be highly organized, efficient, and multifunctional, work independently and within a team
• Demonstrates forward thinking approach, continually looking for ways to improve processes, tools and resources to best serve the healthcare team and clients
• Ability to manage challenging situations in providing services to patients and families

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year phlebotomy experience and/or graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program required

Compensation Range: $18-$26