The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.00 - $23.50 Position Highlights This position may be eligible for a $1,500 sign on bonus Hours: Monday - Friday from 5PM - 9PM. Phlebotomy experience required.
You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following approved techniques and policies for hospital inpatients and clinic outpatients.
The Phlebotomist also organizes specimen collection requests, performs patient clinical laboratory specimen collection procedures, specimen transport, specimen processing, testing dispersal, point-of-care testing procedures, and other pre-analytic functions following established standards and practices.
Collects blood and other specimen collection and processing procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients. Properly identifies patients before specimen collection. Able to explain the collection procedure and provides the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
Completes patient registration and test order computer data entry as required by established standards and procedures. Labels, transports or stores collected specimens as directed in an accurate and timely manner. Communicates with internal and external customers in a professional and efficient manner via telephone, pager or in person.
Interprets inpatient and outpatient test orders to determine appropriate collection time and specimen types to be collected. Performs selected point-of-care testing according to established standards and procedures. Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by regulatory agencies and/or federal, state, or local law.
Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work
- High School or GED Equivalent Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1
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