Phlebotomist - Main Campus Lab - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a professional phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture in ambulatory clinic settings. You will manage orders in the electronic medical record, ensure proper specimen handling, and transport specimens per IATA regulations.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and adherence to patient privacy and safety standards within a supportive care team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program is required.
• Experience with phlebotomy is required; EMR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and identify blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture across all ages.
• Access, select, release and print test orders from the EMR; resolve unusual orders as needed.
• Process specimens per established procedures and prepare for transport per IATA regulations.
• Perform waived point-of-care tests and maintain accurate results.
• Instruct patients on proper specimen collection techniques as needed.
• Assist with training, teaching and mentoring phlebotomy interns and trainees.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

EMR proficiency

Patient privacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Performs a variety of laboratory tasks in the ambulatory (clinic) setting, to include order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens), and waived testing. Processes specimens to allow for safe transport when indicated. Provides specimen collection services in multiple clinic settings, including primary care and specialty care. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, Patient Care Services staff, healthcare providers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets. Education Qualifications* High School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. RequiredExperience Qualifications* Experience with phlebotomy. Preferred* Experience in a lab or hospital setting. Preferred* Venipuncture and capillary puncture experience. Preferred* Experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. PreferredSkills and Abilities* Accuracy and attention to detail. (Required proficiency)* Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency)* Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)* Ability to deal with stressful situations. (Required proficiency)Licenses and Certifications* Drivers License - DMV Clean MVR with 3-year baseline. Required* Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT Preferred* Phlebotomy Technician - PBT - ASCP PreferredWhat you will do* Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types.* Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system. Resolves unusual or duplicative orders as needed. Transcribes outside orders into the electronic medical record system as required.* Process specimens according to established procedures. Prepare specimens for transport per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations to other laboratories as needed.* Perform and result waived point of care tests. Maintain quality waived test results by following department procedures.* Instruct patients in proper procedures for specimen collection when necessary. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offers additional resources if patient requests them.* Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards: (1) Use patient-centric communication; (2) Demonstrate empathetic responses to patients' concerns; (3) Acknowledge wait times and service delays; (4) Protect patient privacy; (5) Demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team; (6) Follow the organization's and laboratory's professional behavior guidelines/policies.* Assist with teaching, training and mentoring phlebotomist interns and trainees.* Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory.* Respond appropriately to patient adverse reaction to venipuncture.* Ability and means to travel to alternate clinic locations as needed.Travel Requirements* 20% Travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs.Required for All Jobs* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health* Performs other duties as assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Patient FacingRemote 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 RemoteScope* No Supervisory Responsibility* No Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical Demands* Balancing: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Carrying: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour* Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour* Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Driving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Feeling: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Grasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours* Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours* Handling: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Hearing: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour* Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs* Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbs* Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbs* Reaching (Forward): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 25 lbs* Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs* Repetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Standing: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Talking: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Walking: Frequently 3-5 HoursPhysical Demand Comments: Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color discrimination. Phlebotomist occasionally pushes or pulls patients in wheelchairs up to 300-400 pounds. Must be able to lower the head of a phlebotomy chair. Working Conditions* Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours* Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour* Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours* Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour* Needle Stick: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Noise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour* Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hours* Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour* Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour