Clinic Phlebotomist, Grand Forks, Days

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• **Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.** **Location:** Altru Family Medicine Center,1380 S.
• Columbia Rd.,Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $16.26 - $24.38 **Summary:** 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.
• **Language Requirements:** This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
• **Physical Demands :** * 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 (<10 pounds) * Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds) * Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds) * Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable **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 DriverReference ID: R8363 **Making a real difference.
• For one another.** To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
• At Altru, you'll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do.
• You'll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
• Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
• Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.
• Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

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