Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
September 16, 2024
Department:
31006314 ANW Lab - Phlebotomy
Shift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-LAB Service Workers
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week period)
- Permanent nights (10:00 PM- 06:30 AM)
- Every other weekend rotation
- SEIU represented, benefit-eligible position
Job Description:
Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and serving as a primary trainer providing daily oversight of new staff/students in work area. Serves as a preceptor or lead in one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); specimen processing, waived testing and supply ordering.
Principle Responsibilities
- Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
- Verifies patient identification.
- Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (Venipuncture or capillary puncture).
- Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
- Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
- Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
- Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
- Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
- Performs customer service in lab reception.
- Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
- Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
- Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
- Serves as a resource for complex patient orders.
- Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
- Assists in developing and validating standard operating procedures.
- Participates in the training of employees and students.
- Performs various clerical duties.
- Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects or committees as assigned.
- May create staff desk assignment schedule, as directed.
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- 5 to 7 years experience in phlebotomy
Licenses/Certifications
- Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Physical Demands
- Light Work:
- Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
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