PRN Phlebotomist

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The University of Kansas Health System Phlebotomist is a part-time role at Liberty Hospital, responsible for interpreting orders, selecting correct tube types, labeling specimens, and ensuring patient identification prior to blood draws. The position emphasizes adherence to regulatory and hospital standards, with regular collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.

The role requires accurate specimen collection, data entry, and knowledge of pre-analytical variables.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in specimen collection and processing or completion of a phlebotomy program.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record if travel between facilities.

Responsabilités

• Performs blood draws by venipuncture according to standard protocol.
• Performs specimen collection using appropriate techniques and provides instructions/materials.
• Provides immediate patient care if post-venipuncture reaction occurs.
• Assists nursing staff as needed.
• Performs data entry in HIS/LIS per policies.
• Ensures proper container type, centrifugation, and transport conditions.
• Releases orders on ambulatory patients with HIS orders.
• Receives samples in LIS, prints labels and affixes to specimens.
• Consults Phlebotomy Coordinator or Lab Leadership as needed.
• Performs specimen processing duties such as aliquoting urine and separating samples.
• Understands pre-analytical variables and addon testing suitability.
• Responds to telephone inquiries and provides customer service.
• Instructs/mentors students and staff as applicable.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Data entry

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program

Outils

LIS

HIS

Description du poste

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.

Job Summary

Job ID: R-59312 Job Type: Part time Site Location: Liberty Hospital Work Shift: Varies - PRN

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The University of Kansas Health System Phlebotomist is a position within the clinical laboratory that is responsible for interpreting orders for lab work from providers within The University of Kansas Health System which are entered in the Hospital Information System and orders from outside providers that are presented as a manual order. The Phlebotomist must be able to interpret these orders and accurately identify the correct tube type for each test.The Phlebotomist follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards, policies and procedures, and performs positive patient identification for each patient prior to blood draw and confirming patient identification after labeling the tubes. In the ambulatory setting, the Phlebotomist presents labeled tubes to the patient to confirm proper labeling. In the in-patient setting, the Phlebotomist matches the labeled tubes with the patient's wristband.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs blood draws by venipuncture according to standard protocol, ensuring patient safety and quality specimen collection.


• 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 vaso-vagal.


• Pro-actively 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


• Demonstrates knowledge of specimen collection techniques and requirements.


• 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 bar code 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 or equivalent.


• 1 or more years of experience in specimen collection and processing and/or completion of a phlebotomy program.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required if the position requires traveling to different facilities.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Advanced level of skill in adult and pediatric phlebotomy Phlebotomy technician (PBT) American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP).

Knowledge Requirements

• Advanced level of skill in adult and pediatric phlebotomy Phlebotomy technician (PBT) American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certificaiton (ASCP) preferred.

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

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• 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.