Phlebotomist

McKenzie Health; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie Health in Watford City, ND seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and skin punctures, with knowledge of test requirements and safety standards. You will assist the Clinical Laboratory and support performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities include drawing blood with minimal discomfort, documenting requisitions, verifying patient identity, labeling tubes, following precautions, and maintaining supplies and work areas.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 80 hours of training in venipuncture and skin punctures under supervision.
• In-house training available.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood competently and expediently with minimal patient discomfort.
• Record phlebotomy requisitions in logbook.
• Identify patient by requisition vs ID band before venipuncture.
• Maintain courteous, professional manner with patients and staff.
• Perform all patient care with safety and quality.
• Follow Standard Precautions; dispose sharps properly.
• Label and record test tubes; log procedures and paperwork.
• Know test requirements and volume of blood needed.
• Prioritize STAT/ASAP/scheduled/outpatients; seek guidance as needed.
• Assist laboratory technician as needed; perform clerical tasks.

Skills

English language

Team player

Independent decisions

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Communication with staff

Multitasking

Computer skills

Background check

Drug screening

Education

High school diploma

80 hours training in venipuncture

In-house training available

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Watford City, ND 58854, Education Level: Not Specified, Phlebotomist

Position Overview

The phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently with thorough knowledge of test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed. Additional responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples, and participation in performance improvement activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Key Responsibilities

• Consistently draws blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.
• Records phlebotomy requisitions in logbook.
• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient's identification band before venipuncture is performed.
• Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Always Follows Standard Precautions.
• Dispose all sharps in a rigid sharps' container.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays.
• Maintains work areas.
• Orders supplies when needed.
• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties.
• Completes duties in a time efficient manner, knows how to prioritize STAT orders, ASAP orders, scheduled orders and outpatients.
• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
• Demonstrates the value of team concepts on a consistent basis.
• Assist laboratory technician, does clerical work when needed.
• Follows policies and procedures for the Clinical Laboratory and the hospital.
• Other duties as assigned.

McKenzie Health reserves the right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities as necessary. The description of critical job features is not exhaustive and may change as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications: Physical Requirements

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
• Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Eighty (80) hours of training in the proper procedure to be employed in the performance of venipuncture and skin punctures under the supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist.
• In-house training available

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.

McKenzie Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.