Phlebotomist

Department  

Hospital Laboratory  

Employment Status

Part Time (0.8) 64 Hours per Pay Period  

Benefit Status: Full-time

Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Health Clinic (health ): Our health clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings
• Please see more details about our benefits here: Jobs in Alexandria, MN - Alomere Health

Hours  

Rotating Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays  

Shifts:

• Day Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Evening Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm
• Overnight Shift: 10:30pm to 7:00am

Every Third Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and Every Third Holiday: Overnight Shift

Position Objective

The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting specimens for medical provider ordered lab tests.

Essential Responsibilities

Interpret and Process Lab Orders 

• Interpret, verify, and carry out medical provider ordered lab tests 
• Interpret, reference, and apply laboratory specimen requirements

Specimen Collection 

• Obtain or collect body fluids, tissues, or other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findings 
• Obtain nasopharyngeal or nasal substances
• Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection

Patient Interaction

• Foster an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while explaining and performing procedures 
• Provide instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens
• Maintain an environment of privacy, safety , and integrity for all patients, at all times

 Other Responsibilities

• Perform Urine Drug Screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing
• Perform Point of Care testing as trained by facility 
• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent degree

 Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a health care facility 

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong knowledge in proper specimen collection; including specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation procedures, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique
• Strong understanding of the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labeling
• Ability to have regular and anticipated attendance 
• Strong attention to detail and data entry skills
• Ability to positively interact with others and provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to use required systems: Laboratory Information System and Electronic Medical Record 
• Mature judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with patients and employees on a daily basis

Union Position  

No   

Applicants must be able to meet the physical demands of the position. A Functional Job Description for this position is on file in the Human Resources Office and is available to all applicants for review.   All job offers to persons that are not currently employed by Alomere Health will be conditional based on favorable references and successful completion of both a criminal background check and a drug test.   

I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application (and any accompanying resume) are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification, omission, misrepresentation, or concealment of information on this application may be sufficient grounds for disqualification from further consideration for hire or immediate discharge  

I authorize Alomere Health to verify the information contained in this employment application and to investigate my personal or employment history. I also authorize any former school, employer, person, firm, corporation, credit agency, or government agency to provide to Alomere Health information they may have about me. In consideration of Alomere Health’s review of this application.  

I further agree that, if employed, I will conform my conduct to Alomere rules and understand that unless otherwise specifically agreed to in writing; my employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, and with or without notice, at my option or at the option of Alomere Health.  

I understand that no personnel recruiter, interviewer, or other representative of Alomere Health other than the CEO has authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time. I also understand that this application and any employment manuals/handbooks that may be distributed to me during the course of my employment shall not be construed as a contract.  

Alomere Health is an EEO employer.