Phlebotomist - Main Campus Lab - PT - Day

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Stormont Vail HealthCare, Inc. is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to collect venous and capillary specimens in ambulatory clinic settings.

You will identify and process orders from the EMR, transport specimens per IATA rules, and perform waived point-of-care testing, ensuring accuracy and patient privacy. The role requires phlebotomy experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a patient-centered environment with collaboration across care teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program (or equivalent).
• Experience with phlebotomy in clinical/hospital settings preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy preferred.
• Venipuncture and capillary puncture experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups.
• Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system.
• Resolve unusual or duplicative orders; transcribe outside orders as required.
• Process specimens for transport per IATA regulations to other laboratories as needed.
• Perform and record waived point-of-care tests and maintain quality results.
• Instruct patients on proper collection procedures and address questions as needed.
• Follow Phlebotomist Service Standards and maintain patient privacy and teamwork.
• Assist with teaching, training and mentoring phlebotomy interns and trainees.
• Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory.
• Travel 20% to other locations for specimen collection as needed.

Skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

OSHA guidelines understanding

Infection control standards

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Status:Part timeShift:First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)Hours per week:20Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewPerforms 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 QualificationsHigh School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. RequiredExperience QualificationsExperience with phlebotomy. PreferredExperience in a lab or hospital setting. PreferredVenipuncture and capillary puncture experience. PreferredExperience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. PreferredSkills and AbilitiesAccuracy 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 CertificationsDrivers License - DMV Clean MVR with 3-year baseline. RequiredRegistered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT PreferredPhlebotomy Technician - PBT - ASCP PreferredWhat you will doObtain 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 Requirements20% Travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace 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 CapabilityOn-Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Continuously greater than 5 hoursCarrying: Continuously greater than 5 hoursClimbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDriving (Automatic): Occasionally 1-3 HoursEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hoursFeeling: Continuously greater than 5 hoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hoursHandling: Continuously greater than 5 hoursHearing: Continuously greater than 5 hoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbsPulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbsReaching (Forward): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 25 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbsRepetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hoursSitting: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStanding: Continuously greater than 5 hoursStooping: Occasionally 1-3 HoursTalking: Continuously greater than 5 hoursWalking: 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 ConditionsChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 HoursMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Continuously greater than 5 hoursNoise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hoursPoor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hoursRisk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hourHazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hourStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.