Phlebotomist

Lakeview Clinic is hiring for a full-time phlebotomist position that supports our laboratory functions in a private, outpatient medical practice setting.

Position: Phlebotomist

Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt (40 Hours per week; 80 Hours per pay period)

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

Location: Waconia (primary), Norwood Young America, Watertown, Chaska

Positions Supervised: None

Job Summary:

This position supports the outpatient laboratory in a busy clinic setting. The phlebotomist will assist patients in performing venipuncture, blood collection, providing appropriate post-care of the phlebotomy site and preparing various specimen for analysis while maintaining a positive patient experience. The phlebotomist at Lakeview Clinic will perform specimen collection in a safe, accurate, and professional manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Retrieves and verifies patient collection data and patient special notations using appropriate sources.
• Cooperating with coworkers in the completion of assignments and sets priorities for specimen collection.
• Utilizing standard precautions, infection control, and proper isolation techniques.

· Must be flexible with schedule

· Must be adaptable to various types of locations such as satellite clinics.

· Prior clinic and/or hospital experience preferred

· Familiarity with lifespan growth and development, basic anatomy, physiology, and basic medical terminology

· Above average communication skills and strong attention to detail

· Above average customer service and patient care skills

· Proven ability to deal effectively with people in stressful situations

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

· Ability to learn and utilize multiple computer systems

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy, specimen handling, central processing or medical assisting is preferred.

· Graduation from an accredited phlebotomy or medical assisting program required.

· Completed phlebotomy externship.

· High School diploma or GED required.

Work Environment:

· Environmentally controlled laboratory environment

· Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations

· Frequent exposure to bodily fluids

· Possible exposure to infectious specimens, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a laboratory and medical office environment

· May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask

· Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public

Physical Demands:

· Frequent standing, walking, bending, grasping, carrying, and speaking

· Occasional sitting, reaching, and stooping

· Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed

· Occasional use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I have read this job description and fully understand that the requirements set forth therein have been determined to be essential to this position. I hereby accept the position of Receptionist and agree to perform the tasks outlined in this job description in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility's established procedures. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco smoke), and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I also understand I may not release/disclose protected health or facility information without proper authorization.

I understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the clinic or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person