Phlebotomy Technician – Patient-Centered Blood Draw Specialist

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients of all ages, perform capillary and venipuncture, ensure specimen labeling accuracy, and support specimen transport with a focus on patient safety and service.

The role may include occasional point-of-care testing such as glucose, requires proficient English communication, and adherence to SOPs. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, quality care, and timely turnaround of lab results.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Performs patient identification and specimen labeling according to standard operating procedures.
• Understands the phlebotomy processes and techniques in order to obtain quality blood specimens to ensure that correct decisions are made regarding specimen collection.
• Performs, interprets and reports point-of-care testing (e.g. glucose) and quality control.
• Processes laboratory and patient reports according to standard operating procedure, e.g. printing, recording, distributing, faxing, filing, and retrieving.
• Recognizes problems, takes appropriate action, documents problems and corrective action, and follows protocol to notify the Supervisor of problems in a timely manner so as not to jeopardize patient care.
• Actively communicates throughout the shift and manages priority requests in a courteous and timely manner to ensure effective department workflow.
• Follows up with STAT, ASAP, and Pre-op draws to ensure turnaround times are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Job description

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients of all ages, perform capillary and venipuncture, ensure specimen labeling accuracy, and support specimen transport with a focus on patient safety and service.

The role may include occasional point-of-care testing such as glucose, requires proficient English communication, and adherence to SOPs. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, quality care, and timely turnaround of lab results.