Phlebotomist

Citizens Health is recruiting a phlebotomist to work full‑time in our hospital and clinic laboratories.

Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Citizens Health is a community‑based, private, not‑for‑profit organization. It is comprised of:

• Citizens Medical Center – a 25 bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care – an outpatient rural health clinic
• Prairie Senior – a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse – an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce
• Citizens Medical Equipment – our durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug Store – our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence‑based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location:

100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas

To assist the technical staff of the laboratory in basic laboratory procedures, including specimen procurement. Phlebotomy certification preferred but will train.

Responsible to the lab manager.

Days:
The laboratory is open at all times

Hours:

TBD

Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

• Basic laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of assigned laboratory personnel.
• Basic office procedures.
• Specimen procurement.
• Specimen preparation.
• Laboratory housekeeping.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Prefer phlebotomy certification, but will train the right individual.
• Prefer CPSI experience.
• Prefer Quest Diagnostics interface experience.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative, is open‑minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self‑improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

This position may result in possible exposure to infection from disease‑bearing specimens. The laboratory aide is regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and airborne diseases, electrical and radiant energy hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, odorous chemicals and specimens and must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations.

Requires standing/walking ~90% of the time to move throughout the hospital to obtain lab specimens, to run lab tests, etc. There is bending/stooping required in this 90% of the time for ~40% of the time to draw specimens. Requires exerting 50 pounds of force occasionally to move saline boxes and other supplies. Normal vision and hearing, with or without correction that is adequate for all types of interpersonal communication are required.

Requires manual dexterity, eye‑hand coordination and analytical skills. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre‑Tax and Roth Contributions
  • Automatic 6 % salary deferral upon employment
  • Regular and matching contributions after one‑year and 1,000 hours worked
• Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Full‑time coverage – equal to two times employees annual income
  • Part‑time coverage – one‑time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay
  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Other Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Studen…