Phlebotomist

Altru Health System; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 22,399 - 33,585; Full time

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for collecting blood specimens and ensuring specimen integrity. Candidates must have experience with venipuncture and excellent communication skills for interacting with patients.

The role involves performing point-of-care testing and adhering to lab procedures, along with contributing to efficient department workflow and providing exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English is required for effective communication.
• Experience in collecting blood specimens including venipuncture.
• Understanding of lab procedures and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens using capillary and venipuncture techniques.
• Ensure specimen integrity through proper labeling and identification.
• Perform point-of-care testing and report results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Specimen handling

Job description

Phlebotomist

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. The position performs occasional point‑of‑care patient testing such as glucose and provides exceptional customer service.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform patient identification and specimen labeling according to standard operating procedures.
• Understand phlebotomy processes and techniques to obtain quality blood specimens.
• Perform, interpret, and report point‑of‑care testing (e.g., glucose) and quality control.
• Process laboratory and patient reports according to standard operating procedures (printing, recording, distributing, faxing, filing, retrieving).
• Recognize problems, take appropriate action, document problems and corrective action, and notify the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Actively communicate throughout the shift and manage priority requests in a courteous and timely manner to ensure effective department workflow.
• Follow up with STAT, ASAP, and Pre‑op draws to ensure turnaround times are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required for effective communication with patients 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 lb)
• Carry: Sedentary (<10 lb)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 lb)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions

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

Driving Requirement

Infrequent Driver – drives from once per month to as frequently as once per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. E‑Verify is used to confirm work authorization.