Phlebotomist Trainee

Job Overview

Come join the Fairview phlebotomy team! This position is a training role where you are able to learn the art of phlebotomy in the classroom and includes a clinical rotation where you can perfect your newly learned skills! Upon successful completion, you may be eligible for placement into a Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) role.  

 

Working with diverse populations within a health care environment, the Phlebotomy Trainee plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional services in keeping with M Health Fairview Values as they interact with our patients, families, and co-workers. The Phlebotomy Trainee performs laboratory specimen collection at various M Health Fairview or outreach locations and provides for safe and secure specimen handling. Responsible for accurately entering orders and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems; monitoring computer logs for incomplete work, and scheduling tests/procedures, the Phlebotomy Trainee's attention to detail and accuracy are the foundation for our providing quality laboratory services. Working as an individual or team member, the Phlebotomy Trainee continuously works towards providing quality service improvement and optimum support to the department and team members in achieving M Health Fairview's goals. This position is an entry point for the phlebotomy certification process. Individuals who are successfully employed for the required period to sit for certification examination may be eligible for advancement to a Lab Care Technician (LCT) role.

Responsibilities

• Follows established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
• Collects biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Performs phlebotomy at various sites and communicates special handling needs of the specimen.
• Uses appropriate communications skills to meet patient/family and other customer needs.
• Ensures specimens are acceptable for testing including properly identified.
• Processes specimens prior to testing or sending to reference labs.
• Monitors inventory, ordering and restocking supplies.
• Prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Prioritizes assigned work.
• Transports blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
• Information Processing
• Accurately enters and releases order and collection information into LIS and subsystems.
• Monitors computer logs for incomplete work.
• Schedules tests/procedures.
• Acquires additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area.
• Supports and adheres to laboratory quality assurance program.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Adheres to safety protocols.
• Follows infection control guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age (18 years)
• High School diploma or equivalent • Diploma, GED, or equivalent must be provided
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Some positions will require reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity.
• Prior direct contact with patients in a health care setting.
• Exposure to/or experience with computerized order/data entry systems.
• Prior work experience in an environment requiring critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate effective team work ethic in prior positions.

 

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with themarket. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Qualifications:

$18.00 / Flat Rate

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