Phlebotomist | PRN

Avera eCARE; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at an established healthcare provider, where you will play a vital role in patient care as a Phlebotomist. You will be responsible for collecting blood samples and ensuring accurate specimen processing while providing excellent communication and support to patients. This position offers varied shifts primarily during the day, with the opportunity to make a positive impact on the health of your community. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection.
• Knowledge of specimen collection and processing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding procedures.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient Communication

Specimen Processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Job description

Location:

Avera St Anthony's Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

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

Varied shifts as needed; primarily days and occasional weekends/holidays

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

• Collect 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 identify patients before specimen collection, be able to explain the collection procedure and provide the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
• Complete patient registration and test order computer data entry as required by established standards and procedures.
• Label, transport or store collected specimens as directed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional and efficient manner via telephone, pager or in person.
• Interpret inpatient and outpatient test orders to determine appropriate collection time and specimen types to be collected.
• Perform selected point-of-care testing according to established standards and procedures.
• Assist 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)
• Less than 1 year Related experience and/or training

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] .

Why Avera?

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.