Phlebotomist

About Us

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization—we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first—both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect.

About the Role

In this role, the phlebotomist is primarily responsible for performing blood collection procedures using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, ensuring accurate and safe collection of patient specimens. Additional tasks include conducting workplace drug screenings adhering to strict protocols and managing specimen processing for both in-house and reference laboratories. The position requires handling clerical work, such as data entry and maintaining communication through phone and fax. The work environment can be fast-paced and stressful, demanding high levels of organization and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Collaboration with laboratory technicians, nurses, and administrative staff is essential to ensure seamless operation and compliance with healthcare standards.

About The Laboratory Services Department

Precision Testing, Critical Insights

At the Laboratory of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, we deliver accurate, timely, and vital diagnostic testing that empowers providers, specialists, and care teams to make informed treatment decisions for their patients. Whether analyzing blood samples, detecting infections, or identifying complex medical conditions, our lab professionals are integral to every department of the hospital and clinic. Behind each diagnosis is a team of highly skilled scientists and technicians using advanced equipment and stringent quality standards to provide fast, dependable results that inform patient care.

In our hospital lab, we operate in a high-pressure environment, delivering real-time results for emergency medicine, surgeries, and inpatient care. We support trauma cases, ICU patients, and complex disease management with rapid and specialized testing that ensures providers have the critical information they need when every second matters. From blood banking for transfusions to advanced molecular diagnostics, our team is vital to hospital operations, patient safety, and treatment outcomes. If you are meticulous in your work, focused in your processes, and confident in handling biological samples, the Laboratory at CRMC is the ideal place for you.

Ideal Candidate

What will make you a great fit:

• Empathetic caregiver
• Effective communicator
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of diabetes care
• Observational and reporting skills

Requirements

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred:

• Experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting
• Medical assistant or phlebotomy certification

Benefits

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans
• Educational assistance and reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Work-life balance support
• Gym membership and other discounts
• Employee recognition programs

Pay

The pay range is listed above. Actual pay rate offered is determined based on experience in this role.