Phlebotomist

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Avera Acute Care Dawley Farm location to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. This role requires phlebotomy experience and adherence to established procedures.

The position offers an afternoon/evening shift from Monday to Friday, with potential eligibility for a $1,500 sign‑on bonus. A high school diploma or GED is required; ASCP Phlebotomy Technician credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Hours/shift requirements must be met.
• High school diploma or GED required; ASCP phlebotomy credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following approved techniques and policies for hospital inpatients and clinic outpatients.
• Organizes specimen collection requests and performs patient clinical specimen collection procedures.
• Specimen transport, processing, testing dispersal, and point-of-care testing procedures as applicable.
• Completes patient registration and test order data entry.
• Labels, transports, or stores collected specimens accurately and timely.
• Communicates with internal and external customers professionally.
• Interprets orders to determine collection time and specimen types.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High School or GED

Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP)

Job description

Location:

Avera Acute Care Dawley Farm

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Afternoon Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.00 - $23.50

Position Highlights

This position may be eligible for a $1,500 sign on bonus

Hours: Monday - Friday from 5PM - 9PM.

Phlebotomy experience required.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following approved techniques and policies for hospital inpatients and clinic outpatients. The Phlebotomist also organizes specimen collection requests, performs patient clinical laboratory specimen collection procedures, specimen transport, specimen processing, testing dispersal, point-of-care testing procedures, and other pre-analytic functions following established standards and practices.

What you will do

• Collects blood and other specimen collection and processing procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients.
• Properly identifies patients before specimen collection. Able to explain the collection procedure and provides the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
• Completes patient registration and test order computer data entry as required by established standards and procedures.
• Labels, transports or stores collected specimens as directed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with internal and external customers in a professional and efficient manner via telephone, pager or in person.
• Interprets inpatient and outpatient test orders to determine appropriate collection time and specimen types to be collected.
• Performs selected point-of-care testing according to established standards and procedures.
• Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by regulatory agencies and/or federal, state, or local law.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].