Phlebotomist - PRN

NEW MEDICAL HEALTH CARE; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

NEW MEDICAL HEALTH CARE is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood and other specimens from patients and to schedule and advise on tests. The role requires competence in venipuncture for both pediatric and adult patients and maintaining strict specimen labeling and confidentiality.

The position involves Saturday shifts, coverage at nursing homes, and collaboration with management to achieve laboratory goals while delivering high-quality patient service in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Phlebotomy certification course or in house phlebotomy certification.
• High School Education or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology helpful.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Strong communication and exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain good judgement when handling sensitive and personal information.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other patient specimens.
• Schedule and advise patients for special laboratory tests and procedures.
• Distribute laboratory reports and assist with writing or updating laboratory procedures.
• Achieve competence in venipuncture procedures for pediatric and adult patients.
• Demonstrate competency to work independently (14 competency measures).
• Will take Saturday shifts and perform venipuncture in contracted nursing homes.
• Properly follow all laboratory/phlebotomy procedures, including correct labeling for specimens.
• Work with management on teamwork and laboratory goals.

Skills

Venipuncture procedures

Swab collection procedures

Patient confidentiality

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Role:Collect blood and other patient specimens. Schedule and advise patients for special laboratory tests and procedures. Distribute laboratory reports and assist with writing or updating laboratory procedures.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Maintain a professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and coworkers.Abide by all lab/clinic policies and procedures.Achieve competence in both venipuncture procedures for both pediatric and adult patients.Maintain patient confidentiality. Abide by HIPAAAble to efficiently deliver specimens to main lab and understands the importance of specimen integrity.Achieve competency in swab collection procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.Performs proper check-in procedures at the front desk.Phlebotomist -Demonstrate competency to work independently (14 competency measures).Will take Saturday shifts and perform venipuncture in contracted nursing homes.Properly follow all laboratory/phlebotomy procedures, including correct labeling for specimens.Work with management on teamwork and laboratory goals.Phlebotomist - CertifiedDemonstrate competency to work independently (14 competency measures).Will take Saturday shifts and perform venipuncture in contracted nursing homes.Properly follow all laboratory/phlebotomy procedures, including correct labeling for specimens.Work with management on teamwork and laboratory goals.Cover lab draws at all facilities in the absence of the nursing home coordinator.Experience:Up to six months of similar or related experience or on the job training.Completion of a Phlebotomy certification course or in house phlebotomy certification.Education:High School Education or equivalent required.Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology helpful.Physical Requirements:Work may require sitting for periods of time; also stooping, bending, and stretching.Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard.Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.Other Skills:Strong professional skills including courtesy, tact, and professionalism.Basic computer skillsEffective communication skillsExceptional customer service skillsAbility to maintain good judgement when handling sensitive and personal information.This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.