Hospital Phlebotomist PRN, Ottawa

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Hospital Phlebotomist PRN in Ottawa, Kansas. This role offers a dynamic work environment where you will be responsible for collecting and processing specimens while ensuring excellent patient interactions and delivery of high-quality service. Join a dedicated team committed to patient care and community health.

Benefits

Family friendly community

Excellent cost of living

Access to recreational lakes

Participation in annual events and festivals

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and specimen collection techniques.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and collaboration with team members.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process blood and other specimens for laboratory testing.
• Maintain effective relationships with hospital departments and staff.
• Ensure specimen integrity and quality results through meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description - Hospital Phlebotomist PRN, Ottawa (25022736)

Job Number:

25022736

Description

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. 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:

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:

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting (excluding 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 hospital departments, system facilities, and external customers. Customer service skills are continuously exercised. The role involves performing multiple clerical tasks related to specimen collection & processing with 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 high workload times.
• Communicates in a friendly, professional manner with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Shows enthusiasm in the workplace; actively promotes morale & encourages others.
• Works cooperatively with other hospital & system members.
• Responds professionally to customer requests & inquiries, ensuring follow-through.
• Limits personal phone calls & business to maintain productivity.
• Adapts work habits and schedules to meet changing customer needs.
• Attendance reflects commitment to job and patient care.
• Demonstrates positive behaviors supportive of change.
• Uses critical thinking to recognize & resolve problems, documents actions, and communicates with the team.
• Works independently and uses time efficiently.
• Cross-trained between laboratory areas.
• Takes responsibility for actions; admits mistakes & seeks correction.
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment and follows safety protocols.
• Collects specimens using age-appropriate techniques, labels, and prepares for transport, with careful data entry.
• Ensures specimen integrity and quality results.
• Performs waived testing per procedures and reports results accurately.
• Recognizes critical results and documents actions.
• Organizes workflow to meet turnaround times.
• Uses LIS effectively for registration and testing information.
• Stays current with communication and education to enhance knowledge.
• Supports cost-effective initiatives.
• Maintains inventory and patient information files related to phlebotomy services.