Phlebotomist PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist PRN to collect blood and urine specimens for patients and transport them to the appropriate laboratory section. The role supports a collaborative healthcare environment in Nashville and participates in ongoing education and process improvements.

The position emphasizes accurate ID verification, sample quality, and adherence to safety protocols within a dynamic laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills across all age groups.
• Ability to verify patient ID and handle specimens safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on all age groups and obtain quality samples.
• Verify patient ID using two identifiers before collection.
• Support VUMC Credo Behavior with a positive attitude.
• Work with students to promote laboratory professions.
• Be flexible with workload and adjust workflows as needed.
• Pursue Continuing Education and improve phlebotomy skills.
• Manage inventory, time and workflow efficiently.
• Identify and report laboratory compliance issues when observed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient identification

Sample handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center :

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community ofindividuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniquenessis sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Laboratory

Job Summary:

Phlebotomist PRN Is responsible for providing a systematic collection of blood and urine specimens for patients and delivery to the appropriate laboratory section.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Must possess ability to perform phlebotomy on all age groups; consistently obtains quality and usable samples
• Verifies patient ID using two identifiers and handles all specimens in accordance with Universal Precautions
• Actively participates and supports co-workers participating in VUMC Credo Behavior and always demonstrates a positive attitude
• Works with students and other interested persons to promote the clinical laboratory profession
• Demonstrates flexibility when workload requires changing workflow priorities or schedule Looks for ways to improve processes associated with the position
• Participates in Continuing Education activities; takes problem-solving initiative; takes a pro-active approach to learning new procedures; continuously improves phlebotomy skills
• Manages inventory, time and workflow efficiently
• Recognizes and reports Laboratory Compliance issues, including potential fraud, over- or under-billing for services performed, CPT coding changes or discrepancies, and questionable medical necessity.

Technical Capabilities:

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team’s performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues’ priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which mayinclude health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.