Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

PrairieCare is seeking a Phlebotomist in Minnesota to collect blood and urine specimens, perform EKGs, and nasal swabs for COVID and influenza. You will ensure proper patient labeling and adhere to infection control standards while supporting a positive patient experience.

The role requires 1 year phlebotomy experience or graduation from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, with strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Organization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Medical assisting/phlebotomy program

Tools

EHR 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 skillsExperience 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