Phlebotomist and Lab Technical Assistant (PRN-Per Diem/Cody)

Billings Clinic; Cody, Northern (WY, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on incentive

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Phlebotomist and Lab Technical Assistant (PRN-Per Diem) for the Cody Clinic. The role involves collecting and preparing specimens for lab analysis, including venipuncture, with patient comfort and specimen integrity in focus.

The position is per diem with day shifts, starting wage DOE between $17.25 and $21.56 per hour. On-site in Cody, MT area, with sign-on incentive potential and opportunities to work across a broad regional lab network.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certification coursework or experience preferred.
• On-the-job training is available.
• 16 years of age minimum.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare patient specimens including blood, urine, sputum, and cultures.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary collection with minimal patient discomfort.
• Ensure specimen integrity and proper handling per lab procedures.
• Coordinate with physicians and nursing staff for timely draws and orders.
• Provide backup coverage for other lab positions as needed.
• Maintain organized, clean work area and adequate supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy collection

Venipuncture

Laboratory support

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

BLS certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Phlebotomist and Lab Technical Assistant (PRN-Per Diem/Cody)

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.

About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non‑physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi‑specialty group practice and a 304‑bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full‑and part‑time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re‑designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre‑employment requirements prior to starting.

Phlebotomist and Lab Technical Assistant (PRN-Per Diem/Cody)
CODY CLINIC - 6760 (BILLINGS CLINIC CODY CLINIC)
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Shift: Day
Employment Status: Per Diem
Hours per Pay Period: 0.01 = per diem (as needed) (Non‑Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $17.25 - 21.56

The incumbent in this position is responsible for collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. Accurately obtains blood samples via venipuncture and capillary collection procedures with minimum patient discomfort. Ensures age‑appropriate care is provided to patients from infant to geriatric. Ensures specimen integrity by following the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing. Promotes quality patient/client relations and creates supportive climate. Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to the laboratory. Adheres to all laboratory policies and regulations.
This position may be eligible for a sign on incentive.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects and prepares patient specimens to include blood, urine, sputum, and cultures. Coordinate specimen collection with physicians and/or nursing staff when draws must be taken from patients with central lines, groshong catheters and IV assisted draws.
• Adhere to established guidelines and procedures for accurate patient and specimen identification, identifying non‑compliance situations and take the necessary steps to bring situation into compliance.
• Utilize computerized systems to enter laboratory orders, patient charges, generate reports, answer inquiries and resolve problems.
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff and other health care providers for clarification of orders, laboratory tests available, test result turnaround times, and for coordination of laboratory special procedures involving other health care providers.
• Refers questions regarding types of tests being performed and other aspects of care to the appropriate health care provider. Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection to be completed in the home environment. Coordinate with patients and physicians regarding collection errors and initiate appropriate follow-up measures to correct errors.
• Provide back up to laboratory positions on days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and as needed. Duties include answering phones, requisition entry, routing patient orders, e.g., add‑on orders, and preparation of specimens for testing.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and a neat, orderly and clean work area.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• 16 years of age minimum
• Completion of Phlebotomy Certification course work or phlebotomy experience preferred but not required. On the job training available
• Courses in mathematics and science, preferred

Certification

• BLS within 180 days of employment
• Completion of Phlebotomy Certification course work or phlebotomy experience preferred.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not‑for‑profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi‑specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.