Phlebotomist I

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Job summary

Billings Clinic is hiring a Phlebotomist I to collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, performing venipuncture and capillary collection with care for patients from infants to the elderly.

Starting wage is posted as part of this role, with per diem scheduling. The position emphasizes accuracy, patient comfort, confidentiality, and adherence to lab policies in a team-oriented environment in Billings, MT.

Qualifications

• Collects and prepares patient specimens to include blood, urine, sputum, and cultures.
• Venipuncture and capillary collection procedures with minimal patient discomfort.
• Ensures age-appropriate care from infant to geriatric.
• Maintains specimen integrity by following laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares patient specimens for testing.
• Adheres to established guidelines for patient and specimen identification.
• Uses computerized systems to enter orders and reports.
• Coordinates with physicians and nursing staff for orders and procedures.
• Provides instructions to patients for home collection when needed.
• Backs up laboratory staff during shifts and maintains a clean work area.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary collection

Specimen collection

Patient care

Confidentiality

Education

Phlebotomy Certification coursework or phlebotomy experience

On the job training available

Math and science courses, preferred

16 years of age minimum

Job description

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-time employees (minimum of 24 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. Click here for more information or download the 2022 Employee Benefits Guide .

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. Click here to learn more!

Phlebotomist I
Billings Clinic (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
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Shift: Varies
Employment Status: Per Diem
Hours per Pay Period: 0.01 = per diem (as needed) (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage: $17.00 - $21.25

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 includeblood, urine, sputum, and cultures. Coordinate specimen collection withphysicians and/or nursing staff when draws must be taken from patients withcentral lines, groshong catheters and IV assisted draws.
• Adhere to established guidelines and procedures foraccurate patient and specimen identification, identifying non-compliancesituations 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 otherhealth care providers for clarification of orders, laboratory tests available,test result turnaround times, and for coordination of laboratory specialprocedures involving other health care providers.
• Refers questions regarding types of tests beingperformed and other aspects of care to the appropriate health care provider.Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection to be completedin the home environment. Coordinate with patients and physicians regardingcollection errors and initiate appropriate follow-up measures to correcterrors.
• Provide back up to laboratory positions on days,evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and as needed. Duties includeanswering phones, requisition entry, routing patient orders, e.g., add-onorders, 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 anddevelopment; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.

Supports and models behaviors consistent with BillingsClinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and serviceexpectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agencystandards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or jobperformance.

Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meetthe needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• 16 years of age minimum
• Completion of Phlebotomy Certification coursework or phlebotomy experience preferred but not required. On the job trainingavailable
• Courses inmathematics and science, preferred

Certification

• B LS 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 to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

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.