What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Altru Health System?
Location: Altru Family Medicine Center 1380 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201 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. 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 Driver Reference ID: R5550 Join our team. We care for one another. Discover what makes Altru a great place to work. We’re dedicated to creating a supportive and caring environment where everyone thrives. Join our team of health professionals and support staff who have been committed to caring for the region for more than 130 years. At Altru, we are focused on providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves approximately 230,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our employees are knowledgeable, dedicated, hardworking, trustworthy, and self-disciplined. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of our caring and compassionate team! Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at hrhelpdesk@altru.org or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
