# Phlebotomist- Hospital (3166)Alomere Health - Alexandria, MN 56308## OverviewSalary Range$18.97 - $26.56 HourlyPosition TypePart-Time with Full-Time BenefitsJob ShiftRotationCategoryHealth Care## Description**Department:** Hospital Laboratory**Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent):** 0.8 FTE- 64 hours per pay period**Benefit Status:** Full-Time**Benefits include*** Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Employee Health Clinic (health+): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan* Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions.* Please see more details about our benefits here: https://alomerehealth.com/careers/#benefits**Hours**Rotating Shifts, Rotating Weekends and HolidaysShifts:* Day Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm* Evening Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm* Overnight Shift: 10:30pm to 7:00amEvery Third Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and Every Third Holiday: Overnight Shift**Position Objective**The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting specimens for medical provider ordered lab tests.**Essential Responsibilities**Interpret and Process Lab Orders * Interpret, verify, and carry out medical provider ordered lab tests* Interpret, reference, and apply laboratory specimen requirementsSpecimen Collection * Obtain or collect body fluids, tissues, or other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findings* Obtain nasopharyngeal or nasal substances* Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collectionPatient Interaction* Foster an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while explaining and performing procedures* Provide instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens* Maintain an environment of privacy, safety , and integrity for all patients, at all times**Other Responsibilities*** Perform Urine Drug Screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing* Perform Point of Care testing as trained by facility* Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner* Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment* Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures* Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department* Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability## Qualifications**Required Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent degree**Preferred Qualifications*** Prior experience working in a health care facility**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Strong knowledge in proper specimen collection; including specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation procedures, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique* Strong understanding of the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labeling* Ability to have regular and anticipated attendance* Strong attention to detail and data entry skills* Ability to positively interact with others and provide exceptional customer service* Ability to use required systems: Laboratory Information System and Electronic Medical Record* Mature judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism* Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with patients and employees on a daily basis**Union Position**No