City of Shakopee

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 20, 2024

Department:

72466301 St Francis Lab

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-St Francis Service and Maintenance

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Performs laboratory functions such as waived testing, assisting with standard operating procedure and work flow development, and training of new staff. Supports one or more of the following work areas: laboratory reception/registration, specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, cultures, and chain of custody); processing of specimens, and supply ordering.

Key Position Details:

• .5 FTE (40 hours every two weeks)
• Day/Evening; 8-hour shifts
• Variable start times to include 6:30am, 8:30am, 5pm
• Every other weekend (5pm-1:30am)

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory procedures within established guidelines.
  • Verifies patient identification.
  • Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
  • Collects sample, evaluates specimens acceptability, and labels specimen.
  • May perform waived testing.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
  • Performs specimen processing with strict adherence to CAP, OSHA, COLA, and CLIA requirements.
  • Trouble-shoots minor equipment issues.
  • Stocks, rotates, and requests phlebotomy supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability.
• Performs customer service in lab reception.
  • Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to questions and patient needs.
  • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
  • Schedules, orders, and releases patients in electronic medical record.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
  • Participates in the training of employees and students.
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
  • Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School or GED required
• 2 to 5 years experience in phlebotomy preferred
• Phlebotomy Certification upon hire preferred

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently