Phlebotomist - Hospital / Acute Care

TALENT Software Services; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks a phlebotomist to obtain quality blood samples using capillary, venous, assisted line, and arterial collections across age groups, following regulatory requirements and collection procedures.

You will work in hospital settings with emphasis on accurate patient identification and specimen handling, ensuring proper documentation and testing with Point of Care equipment. Evening shift applies.

Responsibilities

• Provides rapid response to medical emergencies.
• Works in various hospital settings including general patient care areas, pediatrics, the Emergency Department, the Intensive Care Units, and the Operating Rooms.
• Responsible for accurate patient identification, quality specimen labeling, handling, and transportation as well as accurate specimen testing using Point of Care (POC) equipment.
• Able to work with a variety of computer programs/systems.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes good customer relations and communication skills in performing phlebotomy, answering the phone, and interacting with patients, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Must possess skills in working in a fast-paced environment, coping, understanding, following written and verbal instruction, organization, prioritization, attention to detail, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
• Must be able to push a cart and walk distances.
• Assists with training students and new employees.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Medical terminology

Documentation

Communication

Tools

POC equipment

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Job Summary

Obtains quality blood samples using a variety of phlebotomy methods (capillary, venous, assisted line, and arterial collections) and standard safety equipment from all age groups with strict adherence to regulatory requirements and collection procedures.

Job Summary

Obtains quality blood samples using a variety of phlebotomy methods (capillary, venous, assisted line, and arterial collections) and standard safety equipment from all age groups with strict adherence to regulatory requirements and collection procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides rapid response to medical emergencies.
• Works in various hospital settings including general patient care areas, pediatrics, the Emergency Department, the Intensive Care Units, and the Operating Rooms.
• Responsible for accurate patient identification, quality specimen labeling, handling, and transportation as well as accurate specimen testing using Point of Care (POC) equipment.
• Able to work with a variety of computer programs/systems.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality.
• Utilizes good customer relations and communication skills in performing phlebotomy, answering the phone, and interacting with patients, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Must possess skills in working in a fast-paced environment, coping, understanding, following written and verbal instruction, organization, prioritization, attention to detail, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
• Must be able to push a cart and walk distances.
• Assists with training students and new employees.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience

See Education Section for Required Experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience

N/A

Schedule Notes

Evening shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm with an every other weekend rotation. Possible holiday coverage required as needed.