American Addiction Centers·Grafton, North Dakota
Performs venipuncture and specimen collection for patients of all ages while processing samples for laboratory testing. Handles clerical duties, maintains histology equipment, and ensures compliance with CLIA and CAP guidelines.
60136 WI ACL Laboratories - AMC Grafton
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: $500 sign-on bonus available
Mixed shifts of either 0400-1230 or 0600-1430.
Holiday and weekend rotation.
$20.80 - $31.20
Major responsibilities
Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens form newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Collaborates with patient care regarding difficult venipunctures.
Receives and sorts lab specimens. Packages and tracks specimens for transport. Processes specimens for testing including centrifuging, aliquoting, and storing samples. Loads instruments while maintaining proper specimen identification.
Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), 1988 guidelines according to established policies and procedures. Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.
May assists physicians with patient procedures and prepare basic histology stains and uses special handling and knowledge to process pathology send-outs and referrals. Uses specialized knowledge for cleaning and routine general maintenance for histology equipment (cryostat, grossing station). Completes the needed requirements for CAP histology checklist.
May support histology and/or cytology services. Accessions and tracks surgical specimens in Pathology computer system.
May perform skin puncture and port access functions to obtain specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol, priority and scheduled draw times. Maintains current knowledge and skills necessary to insert and remove port access devices.
Performs clerical functions which may include answering telephone calls, patient registration, payment collection, data entry of demographic and insurance information, copying, faxing, laboratory result entry, generating and distributing reports, and/or ordering/delivering supplies and/or equipment.
Assists in transfusion dept., and performs tasks associated with this specialty.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
License/Registration/Certification Required: None Required
Education Required: High School Graduate
Typically requires 3 years of experience in phlebotomy and/or related laboratory functions.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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Requires a high school diploma and typically 3 years of experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory functions. Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle physical demands and hazardous materials.
Market context
Phlebotomy Specialist roles in North Dakota are typically driven by ongoing needs in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs, where reliable specimen collection supports routine and urgent care. Competition often centers on experience, patient communication, and the ability to work safely with physical demands and hazardous materials. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight phlebotomy experience and calm, accurate patient interaction.