Vascular Access Tech

TALENT Software Services; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking a Phlebotomist for Rochester, MN to obtain quality blood samples across age groups using capillary, venous, and arterial methods in compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role covers specimen labeling, handling, transportation, and testing with Point of Care equipment, while maintaining patient confidentiality and delivering compassionate care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides rapid response to medical emergencies.
• Works in hospital settings including general patient care areas, pediatrics, ED, ICU, and OR.
• Responsible for accurate patient identification, quality specimen labeling, handling, and transportation as well as accurate specimen testing using Point of Care equipment.
• Able to work with a variety of computer programs/systems.
• Maintains 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.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Possesses 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

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Possesses 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

Night shift: 10:00pm-6:30am with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday coverage may be required as needed.