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Avera Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Phlebotomist · $18 - $24/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 74 posted physicians roles in Sioux Falls, South Dakota rates. This role sits in the 7th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 35% below the Sioux Falls, South Dakota median for physicians roles.
The phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection for hospital inpatients and clinic outpatients while ensuring accurate specimen processing and transport. They also manage patient registration, test order data entry, and perform point-of-care testing according to established standards.
Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following approved techniques and policies for hospital inpatients and clinic outpatients. The Phlebotomist also organizes specimen collection requests, performs patient clinical laboratory specimen collection procedures, specimen transport, specimen processing, testing dispersal, point-of-care testing procedures, and other pre-analytic functions following established standards and practices.
What you will do
Collects blood and other specimen collection and processing procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients.
Properly identifies patients before specimen collection.
Able to explain the collection procedure and provides the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
Completes patient registration and test order computer data entry as required by established standards and procedures.
Labels, transports or stores collected specimens as directed in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicates with internal and external customers in a professional and efficient manner via telephone, pager or in person.
Interprets inpatient and outpatient test orders to determine appropriate collection time and specimen types to be collected.
Performs selected point-of-care testing according to established standards and procedures.
Assists with analysis, collection and maintenance of records as required by regulatory agencies and/or federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must have phlebotomy experience and the ability to work the specified afternoon shift from Monday to Friday. A high school diploma or GED is required, and a Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification from the ASCP is preferred.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
High School or GED Equivalent Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Expectations and Standards
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Market context
In South Dakota, physician openings are often driven by rural access needs, specialty coverage gaps, and ongoing demand in hospitals and clinics. These roles are competitive because employers may look for strong clinical credentials, board or specialty alignment, and experience that fits local patient volumes; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Review the certification and experience preferences closely, and confirm whether the schedule and coverage options match your practice needs before applying.