VASCULAR ACCES TECH - Travel - MN/WI

TALENT Software Services; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified phlebotomist to work at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Phlebotomy training program or three months of experience, and a national phlebotomy certification within 14 months of hire. Responsibilities include obtaining quality blood samples, providing patient care, and maintaining communication with medical staff to ensure efficient service delivery. This role demands attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must graduate from a Phlebotomy training program with clinical rotation.
• National Phlebotomy certification must be obtained within 14 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide rapid response to medical emergencies.
• Work at Mayo Clinic Hospital alternating between campuses.
• Ensure accurate patient identification and quality specimen handling.
• Utilize good customer relations and communication skills.
• Train students and new staff as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Customer relations

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduation from a Phlebotomy training program

Three months of Phlebotomy experience

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 Responsibilities

• Provides rapid response to medical emergencies.
• Works at the Mayo Clinic Hospital alternating between the two hospital campuses (Rochester Methodist Campus - RMC and St. Marys Campus - SMC) in the 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.

Education

Required Education:

• Both are required:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Graduate of a Phlebotomy training program that provides a clinical rotation.
• OR
• Three (3) months of Phlebotomy experience.

Certifications & Licensure

• National Phlebotomy certification (e.g., NHA, ASCP, etc.) must be obtained within 14 months of hire date.