Phlebotomist

Avera; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1

Up to 5% employer matching retirement

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera Yankton, SD-based phlebotomist position at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital involves performing venipuncture and specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients. You will organize specimen requests, handle transport, and ensure accurate data entry for tests.

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays in the U.S., the role requires a High School diploma or GED and ASCP-certified Phlebotomy Technician status, plus strong patient interaction and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear and distinguish speech.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other specimens accurately with minimal need for repeats.
• Identify patients and provide preparation instructions for collection.
• Complete patient registration and test order data entry.
• Label, transport or store specimens as directed promptly.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Interpret orders to determine collection time and specimen types.
• Perform point-of-care testing per standards.
• Assist with records in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient identification

Specimen labeling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) ASCP

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Lab data entry (LIS)

Job description

Yankton, SD

Full time

R-260028014

Location:

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (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

You Belong at Avera

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.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

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].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.