Phlebotomist I

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in a vibrant community! This role as a Phlebotomist I offers the chance to collect and prepare patient specimens in a supportive environment. You'll engage with a dedicated team while ensuring quality patient care and specimen integrity. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, this position provides an excellent opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives. Enjoy the beautiful Rocky Mountains and a friendly college town atmosphere, all while being part of a renowned health system committed to excellence in care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Completion of Phlebotomy Certification coursework or experience preferred.
• Courses in mathematics and science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares patient specimens including blood, urine, sputum, and cultures.
• Adheres to established guidelines for accurate patient and specimen identification.
• Coordinates with healthcare providers for clarification of orders and test availability.

Skills

Venipuncture

Patient Care

Specimen Handling

Computerized Systems

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

Mathematics and Science Courses

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 a Magnet-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 Main Campus)
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Shift: Day, Weekends
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 a 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 including blood, urine, sputum, and cultures. Coordinates specimen collection with physicians and/or nursing staff, especially for patients with central lines, groshong catheters, and IV-assisted draws.
• Adheres to established guidelines and procedures for accurate patient and specimen identification, identifies non-compliance situations, and takes necessary steps to bring situations into compliance.
• Utilizes computerized systems to enter laboratory orders, patient charges, generate reports, answer inquiries, and resolve problems.
• Coordinates with healthcare providers for clarification of orders, test availability, turnaround times, and special procedures.
• Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection at home, coordinates collection errors, and initiates follow-up measures.
• Provides backup to laboratory positions on various shifts and as needed, including answering phones, requisition entry, routing patient orders, and specimen preparation.
• Maintains supplies and a clean, organized work area.
• Identifies personal growth needs, meets mandatory requirements, and supports organizational values.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Completion of Phlebotomy Certification coursework or experience preferred; on-the-job training available.
• Courses in mathematics and science preferred.

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 180 days of employment.
• Completion of Phlebotomy Certification coursework or experience preferred.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming, and the western Dakotas. It is a not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, governed by a community board, comprising 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 Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes aim for fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants. Concerns can be discussed with supervisors or HR. All employees and applicants will be treated equally regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information, or disability.

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Human Resources is located at the corner of North 29th and 8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance and go to the lower level. Human Resources is at the bottom of the staircase to the right.