Phlebotomist

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist position, under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Technical Supervisor, obtains and prepares specimens for analysis and also performs various waived screening tests on neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Assists with lab supply inventory and various clerical duties. The Phlebotomist maintains a cooperative working relationship with patients, patients’ families, medical staff, and interdepartmental and intradepartmental personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtains blood specimens using proper aseptic techniques including venipunctures and fingersticks.
• Process specimens to prepare samples for laboratory testing.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity.
• Performs quality control and instrument checks for the applicable waived screening tests.
• Performs clerical functions associated with the laboratory department.

Selection Criteria:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification (or obtain within six months of hire, company paid)
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to receive and carry out directions
• Graduate of an accredited Phlebotomy program, preferred
• Previous experience or education in a health-related field, preferred

Scope:

• 40hrs/2wks
• Shifts vary per department needs, 5:30am - 2:00pm, 6:30am - 3:00pm, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Every other weekend

Northfield Hospital + Clinics has a 100+ year history of providing exceptional care for our patients. We are an integrated, independent, health care system serving people throughout the Twin Cities south metro and southern Minnesota.

Here, our employees drive our success and our reputation. We value great employees, and offer competitive salaries and a variety of benefits (when hired for 40 hours/pay period or more.) It's our commitment to maintaining an excellent workforce.

In this position, we offer:

• Competitive Wages Based on Experience, $17.40-$24.57 per hour
• Shift Differential Pay
• Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Bank Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free On-Site Parking
• Work Perks, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount, cell phone, computer, and event discounts

You belong with us. Work with meaning and purpose.

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital and Long Term Care Center in Northfield and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, Lonsdale and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.

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