Medical Laboratory Assistant - SW Asbury Lab - PT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS seeks a Part-time Phlebotomy Technician for the first shift. The role supports specimen collection, processing and patient care in a hospital setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of phlebotomy or laboratory experience. The position is non-exempt, on-site, with 20 hours per week on days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year phlebotomy or laboratory experience.

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 specimen collection basics and factors affecting results.
• Communicates specimen collection information to providers and patients as needed.
• Monitors supplies and keeps benches and equipment clean and organized.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Read instructions

Follow directions

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Position Status

Part time

Shift

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week

20

Job Information

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED Required

Experience Qualifications

1 year Phlebotomy or laboratory experience.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work, particularly during busy times.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow directions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures.

What you will do

• Reviews, clarifies and verified 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 complications that can impact analytical results.
• Communicates specimen collection information directly to healthcare providers and patients as needed.
• Understands specimen integrity and acceptability of a specimen for testing.
• Processes specimens according to correct protocol: centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, transport, special handling considerations (time, temperature, and light).
• Evaluates for proper type and adequate volume of specimen.
• Distributes specimens and/or prepared slides to the appropriate testing personnel/section.
• Acts as a support person for internal and external customers with regard to problem solving.
• Answers questions regarding test orders and specimen requirements.
• Performs and reports results on waived test systems.
• Monitors supplies and inventory for area of responsibility.
• Cleans and maintains specimen processing and testing benches and equipment.
• Supports testing in assigned departments.
• May include: (1) Preparation, labeling and staining of slides (manually and/or automated); (2) Microbiology set‑up/plating; (3) Preparation of reagents, standards, and controls; (4) Running analytical instrumentation under the supervision of technical staff; (5) Performing quality control and/or routine maintenance on equipment.
• Alert to sources of error.
• Determines duplicate and incorrectly ordered tests.
• Follows procedures for confirmation of frequently misordered tests.
• Packages specimens per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and facilitates transfer of specimens to primary and reference laboratories.
• Supports and provides training to new team members as directed.

Required for All Jobs

Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On‑Site; No Remote Scope
• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Working Conditions Burn: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Chemical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour Electrical: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Explosive: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

About Stormont Vail Health

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586‑bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi‑specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.