We are seeking experienced travel phlebotomists to work at hospital and urgent care centers in The Twin Cities areas – both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. We have several day shift positions and some 2nd & 3rd shifts.

To qualify you:

Must live outside of Minnesota

and

Must have 3+ years of high volume drawing experience with all age populations.

Make the most of your travel contract in Minneapolis, a vibrant city where urban energy meets natural beauty. Known as the "City of Lakes," it offers over 20 lakes and an extensive park system perfect for biking, kayaking, or cross-country skiing. Indoors, enjoy world-class theater at the Guthrie, explore the Minneapolis Institute of Art, or shop at the Mall of America. As part of the dynamic Twin Cities with St. Paul, Minneapolis is a hub for culture, finance, and innovation—offering endless ways to explore, unwind, and thrive.

Job Summary:

Perform venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and document results for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Help establish and maintain rapport with patients and help patients understand what is being done to help alleviate stress and anxiety regarding blood tests. Interact with patients of all ages and health states. Establish patient identity before testing as well as asking questions related to certain tests.

Skill Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Decontamination of puncture sites
• Post venipuncture site care
• Finger sticks
• Heal sticks
• Microcapillary skin puncture
• Vacutainer holders
• Blood culture preparation kits
• Ova parasite containers
• Paternity blood draw kits
• Order of tube collection
• Serum Separator (SST Tiger Top Speckle)
• Green Top (Heparin Lithium NA+ Ammonium)
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
• Familiarity and comfort using specific medical equipment
• Soft skills such as kindness and empathy while working with healthy and ill patients, including those with COVID-19
• Confidence and strong attention to detail

 

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
• Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc.
• Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Process billing information and collect payments when required
• Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
• Maintain patient and specimen information logs
• Provide superior customer service to all patients
• Administrative and clerical duties as necessary
• Travel to additional sites when needed

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred
• 3+ years experience as a phlebotomist
• Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND