Phlebotomist; Flint Hills - Lab

Position: Phlebotomist (Flint Hills) - Lab - FT - Variable
Position Status:

Full time

Shift: Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)
Hours per week:40
* High School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. Required Experience Qualifications
* Experience with phlebotomy. Preferred
* Experience in a lab or hospital setting. Preferred
* Venipuncture and capillary puncture experience. Preferred
* Experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

* Accuracy and attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
* Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
* Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)
* Ability to deal with stressful situations (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
* Drivers License - DMV Current Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR with 3-year baseline and annual MVR review. Required
* Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT Preferred
* PBT-Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP Preferred What you will do
* Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types.
* Access, select, release and print test orders from the electronic medical record system. Resolves unusual or duplicative orders as needed. Transcribes outside orders into the electronic medical record system as required.
* Process specimens according to established procedures. Prepare specimens for transport per International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations to other laboratories as needed.
* Perform and result waived point of care tests. Maintain quality waived test results by following department procedures.
* Instruct patients in proper procedures for specimen collection when necessary. Answer patient questions regarding collection techniques and offers additional resources if patient requests them.
* Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards: (1) Use patient-centric communication; (2) Demonstrate empathetic responses to patients' concerns; (3) Acknowledge wait times and service delays; (4) Protect patient privacy; (5) Demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team; (6) Follow the organization's and laboratory's professional behavior guidelines/policies.
* Assist with teaching, training, and mentoring phlebotomist interns and trainees.
* Collect specimens for legal blood alcohol, drug screens, and paternity tests; testify in regional court systems to explain collection procedure if subpoenaed.
* Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory.
* Respond appropriately to patient adverse reactions to venipuncture.
* Travel to outside locations for phlebotomy collections when requested.

Travel Requirements
* 20% Travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs.

Required for All Jobs
* Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
* Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options
* Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines
* Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
* Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
* Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
* Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
* Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability
* On-Site;
No Remote Scope
* No Supervisory Responsibility
* No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility Physical Demands
* Balancing:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
* Carrying:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
* Climbing (Ladders):
Rarely less than 1 hour
* Climbing (Stairs):
Frequently 3-5 Hours
* Crouching:
Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Driving (Automatic):
Occasionally 1-3 Hours
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
* Feeling:
Continuously greater than 5 hours
* Grasping (Fine…