What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare?
Job Description:
Performs non-blood and blood specimen collection, specimen handling/routine processing and clerical duties associated with specimen collection. Must maintain accurate and complete records. All duties will be performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards, and complies with criteria mandated by accrediting agencies. Must be able to instruct customers and personnel appropriately.
Responsibilities:
Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heel stick) according to established procedures for patient age (adult, pediatric, infant), Effectively communicate with nursing personnel as needed, correctly follows positive patient identification process. Also checks patient armband and specimen labels before beginning procedure, Prioritizes work and uses good judgment to achieve maximum efficiency, Knows various tubes, anticoagulants, special handling, and prep for specimens, or knows where to go for additional information, Understands needle gauges, finger/heel stick devices, and patient skin preps, Demonstrates a good understanding and use of Meditech clerical functions, Attempts to resolve all issues before the end of the shift, requires effective oral and written communication skills to communicate with customers with varying levels of comprehension, Ability to problem solve when conversing with department customers. Requires high level of accuracy, ability to understand instruction.
Education/Credentials:
High School or Equivalent (GED) preferred
1-3 years’ experience preferred
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) preferred
Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain at time of hire.
Starting Range: $15.80-$19.75 (noncertified) $16.59-20.73 (certified)
Why Join Us?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an Employee Incentive Bonus based on hospital performance and patient satisfaction, a 0-6% annual Retirement Contribution (No Match - 403b), 20% employee discounts, stable Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance premiums, and Paid Time Off starting with 12 hours of Paid Holiday Time Off (PHO). All of this is provided within a supportive, family-like work culture. Please note that eligibility for these benefits may vary depending on the position and number of hours worked.
Our competitive salary package is adjusted to align with the candidate's relevant experience and skills.
Salary : $16 - $20
