Clinical Phlebotomist - Patient-Centered Lab Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and specimen collection with strict patient identification and labeling standards. The role operates within HIS/LIS workflows and supports ambulatory and inpatient testing, ensuring pre-analytical accuracy and patient safety.

You will provide patient and provider instructions, manage data entry, and participate in quality improvement activities while mentoring learners and coordinating with lab leadership.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• 6 months internal phlebotomy training OR 1+ year specimen collection experience.
• Completion of an external phlebotomy program.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood draws by venipuncture following standard protocol.
• Ensures proper container type, labeling, centrifugation, and transport conditions.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient identification

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Graduate

External phlebotomy program

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and specimen collection with strict patient identification and labeling standards. The role operates within HIS/LIS workflows and supports ambulatory and inpatient testing, ensuring pre-analytical accuracy and patient safety.

You will provide patient and provider instructions, manage data entry, and participate in quality improvement activities while mentoring learners and coordinating with lab leadership.