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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS LAKE VIEW HOSPITAL in Two Harbors, MN is seeking a PHLEBOTOMIST-LAB to join our CLINICAL LAB team!

Salary Range: $17.18 - $24.89 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: VARIED (ALL) SHIFTS, 8/ 12 hours

Weekend Requirement: Generally, No Weekends

FTE: OCCASIONAL, 0.001 FTE

Off Premise On-Call: No

JOB SUMMARY

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting patient specimens from outside or within the Hospital in accordance with established procedures. Responsible for traveling to nursing homes and private residences to collect specimens from patients. Responsible for distributing specimens to appropriate area(s) within the laboratory. Responsible for general clerical duties. Responsible for trouble-shooting written and electronic orders in the outpatient lab. Responsible for performing Point-Of-Care testing in the outpatient setting and in limited hospital locations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

+ Experience: N/A

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must maintain a valid drivers license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education: Graduated from accredited phlebotomy program.

+ Experience: Six (6) months phlebotomy experience.

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: Phlebotomy certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology or equivalent agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to accurately maintain sample and report identity using patient name and identification number through sample receipt, processing and reporting. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and maintains strict confidentiality with regards to patient information. Ability to effectively greet the public; work well with patients and Hospital employees; communicate effectively with all kinds of people. Ability to follow directions and perform tasks outlined in procedure. Ability to exercise judgment and take responsibility to maintain patient health and safety during specimen collection. Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

+ READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

+ WRITING - Basic: Ability to write simple correspondence.

+ SPEAKING - Basic: Ability to speak simple sentences.

+ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

+ REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Color Vision. Ability to see, hear and speak in English. Ability to lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

+ Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Stoop, squat, kneel, or crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

+ Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

+ Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

+ Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.

Employee Benefits

+ Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

+ PTO accrual from day one!

+ Generous retirement plan with match available.

+ Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Lake View Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital located on the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior. This facility combines the close-knit care of a rural hospital with access to the robust resources of the Aspirus Health system. In addition to hospital-based services, the Lake View campus includes a full-service primary care clinic, emergency services, imaging, lab, rehabilitation, and outpatient specialty care. Aspirus Lake View is an essential part of the Two Harbors community and surrounding Lake County, providing residents with compassionate, comprehensive care just steps from home. Two Harbors, MN (https://lovinlakecounty.com/discover/lake-county-communities/two-harbors/)

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Position PHLEBOTOMIST - CLINICAL LAB

Location

Req ID 96183