Evening Medical Lab Assistant — Phlebotomy & Specimen Tech

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking a part-time phlebotomy technician to support clinical and anatomic pathology testing. The role involves handling specimens, verifying orders, and ensuring proper patient and specimen identification in the electronic health record.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of phlebotomy or lab experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task during busy periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year phlebotomy or laboratory experience.
• Follows OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work during busy times.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, clarifies and verifies healthcare provider orders for laboratory tests.
• Orders tests and receives specimens in the electronic health record.
• Follows protocols for patient and specimen identification.
• Understands the basics of specimen collection and related factors affecting results.
• Communicates specimen collection information to healthcare providers and patients as needed.
• Processes specimens according to correct protocol—centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, transport, and special handling.
• Evaluates for proper type and adequate volume of specimen.
• Distributes specimens and prepared slides to testing personnel.
• Supports testing in assigned departments.
• Monitors supplies and maintains benches and equipment.

Skills

OSHA compliance

Multi-tasking

Reading instructions

Attention to detail

Following directions

Specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS is seeking a part-time phlebotomy technician to support clinical and anatomic pathology testing. The role involves handling specimens, verifying orders, and ensuring proper patient and specimen identification in the electronic health record.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of phlebotomy or lab experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task during busy periods.