Phlebotomist-PRN (Louisburg)

The University of Kansas Hospital; Kansas; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Hospital seeks a Phlebotomist Float who can perform blood draws across various locations within the health system. This role demands attention to detail and effective communication, as well as the ability to adapt to changing environments while ensuring high patient care standards. Potential candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in specimen collection.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

401(a) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 1+ years of specimen collection and processing experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to blood collection.
• Ability to troubleshoot and manage requisitions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws by venipuncture at multiple locations.
• Ensure patient identification and safety during procedures.
• Manage specimen processing and assist with data entry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Patient care

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Job ID: R-44034 Job Type: Part time Location: Louisburg, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Phlebotomist Float is a position within the clinical laboratory working independently to perform blood draws on patients located in a variety of locations within the Health System. The Phlebotomist Float has no home site, but rather travels to cover for absences of regular Phlebotomists and heavy work volumes between a number of Health System sites throughout the metropolitan area, and travel assignments may vary from day to day. The Phlebotomist Float may receive reporting instructions the night before or the morning of and may travel a wide variety of distances to report to work. Additionally, the shifts may have slightly variable start and end times. The Phlebotomist Float position performs positive patient identification for each patient prior to blood draw and confirms patient identification after labeling the tubes, and releases orders out of the Hospital Information System (HIS) and receives specimens in the Laboratory Information System (LIS); and processes specimens to include centrifugation, aliquoting urine and pouring off plasma or serum if necessary for testing. Additionally, the Phlebotomist Float in the Ambulatory setting must prepare specimens for transport by scanning the bar-coded sample onto a LIS packing list. The Phlebotomist Float must be able to troubleshoot difficult orders and assist with troubleshooting missing specimens when indicated. This position performs some data entry functions, manages requisitions and answers telephones to assist Laboratory customers. The Phlebotomist Float must be patient focused and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• "Performs blood draws by venipuncture according to standard protocol, ensuring patient safety and quality specimen collection at multiple locations as required
• Performs specimen collection using appropriate techniques and adhering to requirements. Provides patients and/or care providers with instructions and necessary materials for specimen collection
• Provides immediate patient care if patient exhibits sign of a post-venipuncture reaction, typically vasovagal
• Assesses patient presentation and escorts patient to draw room with recliner if patient is an adolescent or young adult or states that they typically have a reaction to having their blood drawn
• Performs data entry in applicable information systems in compliance with departmental and organizational policies
• Ensures proper container type, centrifugation, and transport conditions for specimens. Able to determine appropriateness of specimens for add-on testing
• Releases orders on ambulatory health system patients with orders in HIS
• Receives samples in LIS, prints barcode labels and affixes labels to specimens. Enters outside orders in LIS when copy of outside order is scanned into HIS
• Consults Phlebotomy Coordinator, Supervisor or Lab Leadership when appropriate if situation requires assistance - Provides assistance to nursing staff when requested
• Performs specimen processing duties such as aliquoting urine and separating blood samples when required for testing
• Understands pre-analytical variables that can impact test results: Container Type, Time, Temperature, Centrifugation, labeling. Able to determine appropriateness of specimens for addon testing
• Responds to telephone inquiries and provides customer service to the end caller by addressing their needs and troubleshooting
• Instructs, orients and mentors students, employees, patients and other health care providers as applicable
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years of specimen collection and processing experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1 or more years of phlebotomist experience at TUKHS.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record and must be able to maintain alertness while driving long distances.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Phlebotomist ASCP or AMT certification.

Knowledge Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills required.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology related to blood collection and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skill with laboratory information systems.
• Advanced level of skill in adult and pediatric phlebotomy.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.

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