Hospital Phlebotomist PRN, Ottawa

AdventHealth; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Hospital Phlebotomist PRN for the Ottawa facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and processing medical specimens, while ensuring quality customer service with a strong emphasis on patient care. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive within a community-focused environment that values every team member's contributions.

Benefits

Family friendly community

Excellent cost of living

Access to five major recreational lakes

Participation in local events and festivals

Commitment to patient care

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of relevant healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support - CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and prioritize specimens for laboratory testing.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.
• Maintain accurate patient information files related to phlebotomy services.

Skills

Technical skills related to laboratory procedures

Effective communication skills in English

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Completion of phlebotomy training program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hospital Phlebotomist PRN – AdventHealth Ottawa

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Family friendly community
• Excellent cost of living
• Five major recreational lakes
• Many annual events and festivals
• Environment committed to patient care

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

• Variable shifts available for pickup

Location

1301 S. Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067

The community you’ll be caring for:

Your health extends far beyond the physical. That’s why AdventHealth Ottawa, formerly Ransom Memorial Health, is committed to strengthening your body, mind and spirit. Our providers, specialists and staff serve the local community in and around Franklin County. With our whole-hearted support, you can start on the path to wellness today.

The role you’ll contribute:

Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting (with the exception of microbiology & pathology positions), processing & prioritizing large volumes of blood, body fluids, tissues and other substances for laboratory testing. Requires continuous communication via computer, phone, fax and mail to maintain effective working relationships with other hospital departs, system facilities and external customers. Customer service skills continuously exercised. He/She is required to perform multiple clerical tasks related to specimen collection & processing requiring meticulous attention to detail.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Shares technical knowledge with co-workers; assists with training & orientation of new employees/students & serves as a resource to current staff, students, & physicians.
• Willingly assists other associates during times of high volume workload.
• Communicates in a friendly, professional manner with patients, visitors and associates.
• Shows enthusiasm in the workplace; actively involved in promoting morale & encouraging others.
• Seeks opportunities to work cooperatively with other members of the hospital & system.
• Responds in a professional manner to customer requests & inquiries, assuming responsibility for seeing them through to completion
• Limits personal phone calls & business so as not to compromise productivity.
• Adjusts to changing customer needs by adapting work habits, schedules, or matters of personal convenience to improve service.
• Attendance pattern reflects commitment to job requirements & patient care needs.
• Demonstrates & models positive behaviors which are supportive of change.
• Utilizes critical thinking to recognize & resolve problems, documents corrective actions, and communicates to team.
• Works independently
• Uses time efficiently when regular workload is done.
• Cross-trained between laboratory areas.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; openly admits mistakes & seeks ways to correct the problem.
• Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment and follows established chemical hygiene and biohazard protocols.
• Collects specimens from patient using age-appropriate techniques; labels and prepares specimens for transport; performs related data entry functions in a careful and timely fashion with scrupulous attention to identification and handling.
• Receives, evaluates, & solves problems related to specimen collection & processing, ensuring specimen integrity, so that quality results are obtained.
• Performs waived testing according to established procedures.
• Accurately reports test results.
• Recognizes critical results & documents action taken according to established policies.
• Organizes & prioritizes workflow to meet established turnaround times.
• Uses the LIS efficiently to register patients, order tests & obtain information, in keeping with established protocols.
• Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee’s responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication.
• Enhances technical & professional knowledge in one or more aspects of laboratory medicine by participation in mandatory & continuing education opportunities.
• Recognizes and supports cost-effective ideas and initiatives.
• Maintains appropriate level of inventory and stock within the draw stations.
• Maintain all patient information files related to phlebotomy services; updating as needed.
• Understands & utilizes department resources, including department manuals, administrative policy manuals, safety manuals, MSDS & reference material.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.
• Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision.
• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within AdventHealth guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Grad or Equivalent
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
• High School degree or equivalent
• Six months of relevant healthcare experience
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert