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Phlebotomist

Altru Health System | Grand Forks, ND

Posted Date 10/29/2024
Description

  • Location:

    Altru Family Medicine Center1380 S. Columbia Rd.Grand Forks, ND 58201


    Pay Range: $16.26 - $24.38



    Summary:

    Schedule: Clinic hours range from 6am -7pm


    The Phlebotomist collects (capillary and venipuncture) blood specimens from patients of all ages, assists patients with non-blood collections and is responsible for specimen integrity through accuracy of patient identification, specimen labelling, collection steps and specimen transport. This position performs occasional point-of-care patient testing such as glucose. The phlebotomist provides exceptional customer service.



    Essential Job Functions:



    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.



    Physical Demand
    s :



  • Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Crawl: Not Applicable
  • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
  • Twist: Rarely (1-4%)
  • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
  • See: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Hear: Continuously (67-100%)



    Weight Demands:



  • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (Working Conditions:



  • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Outdoor: Not Applicable
  • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable



    Driving Requirement Definitions:




    Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.

    Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.

    Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.

    Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.


    Driving Requirement for this position:

    Infrequent Driver


    Reference ID: R4799

Salary37,000.00 - 49,000.00 Annual
Opportunity Type
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