Phlebotomist/Medical Lab Assistant

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc.; Wichita (KS); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO & holidays

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

EAP 12 sessions

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Résumé du poste

Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. in Wichita seeks a Medical Lab Assistant to support in-house testing and patient care. You will work with the Lab and Radiology teams to ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA, and grant requirements while providing quality service in a community clinic setting.

Your role includes collecting samples, performing analyses, and maintaining accurate records. The position involves training teammates and occasional travel to meet operational needs, with a focus on patient safety

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Documented training or certification appropriate to laboratory tasks.
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire.
• 1–3 years healthcare lab experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with processing urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, serology, and chemistry tests.
• Perform blood draws per lab orders via the EHR.
• Process and order tests from outside labs via the EHR.
• Maintain logs/records for tests and pap smears.
• Train care team medical assistants and new lab staff.
• Collaborate with Lab and Radiology Manager on concerns.
• Travel as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Lab testing

Communication

Teamwork

BLS

Formation

High School diploma

Lab certification

Outils

EHR

Description du poste

Hunter Health provides all-encompassing care for the Wichita community, including medical, dental, behavioral, vision, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services, all in one place. We pride ourselves in providing the support patients need to take control of their health and their whole wellbeing. Our Hunter Health team is at the heart of our operations. From the initial interaction with a new patient to empowering individuals with the knowledge to manage their health - it begins with each member of our staff. Regardless of role or responsibility, every team member is a valuable part of living our mission and upholding our positive work environment with our Standards of Culture.

We exist to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 5:00, Friday 8:00 - 3:00

Full Time Benefits

20 days of PTO per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

Employer-paid Benefits

• Basic life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program with 12 free sessions per year

Optional Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental life insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• 401k with Safe Harbor Plan match

Summary

The Medical Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting with various in-house testing while ensuring that all patients receive quality care within the lab. In collaboration with the Lab and Radiology Manager, the Medical Lab Assistant ensures they are in compliance with all federal grants, OSHA, CLIA, and Hunter Health Clinic policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists with processing urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, serology, and chemistry tests.
• Performs blood draws to obtain samples from patients per the lab orders requested through the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Processes and orders tests from outside labs from the EHR.
• Recognizes and seeks clarification on abnormal lab results as instructed.
• Assists with maintaining inventory and the ordering of supplies for the department.
• Maintains complete logs and/or electronic records for all tests and pap smears.
• Implements and maintains new testing procedures as instructed.
• Assists with training of care team medical assistants and new lab employees.
• Collaborates with the Lab and Radiology Manager if any concerns or problems arise in the department.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Documented training or certification appropriate to laboratory specific tasks is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, within 30 days of hire.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a healthcare laboratory setting is preferred.
• Experience in phlebotomy is required.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Listens, identifies, and responds quickly and effectively to internal and external needs.
• Communicates effectively with all patients.
• Displays organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and uses time and resources effectively.
• Displays good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Effectively collaborates and seeks clarification and confirms accuracy as needed.
• Utilizes teamwork to achieve desired results and contributes to projects while developing positive working relationships.
• Pursues goals with commitment and shows initiative.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and reliability; manages time and priorities; develops and follows work procedures.
• Evaluates own performance and accepts constructive feedback to continue learning.
• Ability to maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Talking: The ability to speak clearly and effectively.
• Average Hearing: The ability to hear average conversations and respond accordingly.
• Repetitive Motion: The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
• Finger Dexterity: The ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up objects and pinching fingers together.
• Average Visual Abilities: The ability to focus on items clearly, including close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions: The ability to work in a well-lit, climate-controlled environment, with a noise level that is occasionally high. There is potential exposure to infectious diseases.
• Physical Strength: The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Mathematical Ability: The ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

To learn more about Hunter Health, our services and our impact on the community, visit our website at www.hunterhealth.org.

Hunter Health provides equal employment opportunities to persons without regard to race, religion, color, ancestry, genetic information, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. HHC is committed to taking affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, disabled persons and veterans.

As an Urban Indian Health Program, Hunter Health Clinic, Inc. (HHC) adheres to the Indian Preference in Employment as stated in the Federal Acquisition Regulations System (48 C.F.R. § 326.501–505). Training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Native Americans regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation. Applicants claiming Indian Preference may be asked to provide documentation of eligibility.

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