Phlebotomist

Hutchinson Clinic P A; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Clinic P A in Hutchinson, KS, is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood and other patient specimens while ensuring patient confidentiality through adherence to HIPAA guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a high school education or equivalent, as well as essential skills in manual dexterity and effective communication.

This full-time role involves scheduling patients, delivering specimens to the lab, and maintaining a professional atmosphere for both patients and coworkers. Completion of a phlebotomy certification course or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Up to six months of similar or related experience or on the job training.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other patient specimens.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and abide by HIPAA.
• Achieve competency in venipuncture procedures.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Effective communication

Customer service

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hutchinson Clinic - Hutchinson, KS 67502

Position Type: Full Time

Role

Collect blood and other patient specimens. Schedule and advise patients for special laboratory tests and procedures. Distribute laboratory reports and assist with writing or updating laboratory procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and coworkers.
• Abide by all lab/clinic policies and procedures.
• Achieve competence in both venipuncture procedures for both pediatric and adult patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality. Abide by HIPAA.
• Able to efficiently deliver specimens to main lab and understands the importance of specimen integrity.
• Achieve competency in swab collection procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Performs proper check-in procedures at the front desk.

Phlebotomist

• Demonstrate competency to work independently (14 competency measures).
• Will take Saturday shifts and perform venipuncture in contracted nursing homes.
• Properly follow all laboratory/phlebotomy procedures, including correct labeling for specimens.
• Work with management on teamwork and laboratory goals.

Phlebotomist - Certified

• Demonstrate competency to work independently (14 competency measures).
• Will take Saturday shifts and perform venipuncture in contracted nursing homes.
• Properly follow all laboratory/phlebotomy procedures, including correct labeling for specimens.
• Work with management on teamwork and laboratory goals.
• Cover lab draws at all facilities in the absence of the nursing home coordinator.

Qualifications / Experience

• Up to six months of similar or related experience or on the job training.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy certification course or in house phlebotomy certification.

Education

• High School Education or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology helpful.

Physical Requirements

• Work may require sitting for periods of time; also stooping, bending, and stretching.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.

Other Skills

• Strong professional skills including courtesy, tact, and professionalism.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain good judgement when handling sensitive and personal information.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.