Phlebotomist; Flint Hills - Lab

Shift: Variable < 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Position Status:
Full time

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Provides blood specimen collection services in the acute care (hospital) setting, to include order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens) and point of care testing. Serves patients in all areas of the acute care setting, including ED/Trauma, Critical Care, medical floors, airborne and contact isolation rooms, surgery, maternal/child, and behavioral health. May provide blood collection services at client facilities, such as long‑term care facilities.

Responds to team activation events such as code blue, stroke, sepsis, and trauma. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, caregivers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets.

• High School Diploma / GED. Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education.

• Experience with phlebotomy.
• Experience in a lab or hospital setting.
• Venipuncture and capillary puncture experience.
• Experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy.

• 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)

• Driver's License – Current valid driver’s license and clean MVR with 3‑year baseline and annual MVR review.
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician – AMT (Preferred)
• PBT-Phlebotomy Technician – ASCP (Preferred)

• 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. Resolve unusual or duplicative orders as needed. Transcribe 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 offer additional resources if requested.
• Follow the Phlebotomist Service Standards:
  Use patient‑centric communication; demonstrate empathetic responses to patients' concerns; acknowledge wait times and service delays; protect patient privacy; demonstrate teamwork with all members of the healthcare team; 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.

• 20% travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs.

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Position is Patient Facing.

• Workspace is quiet and distraction‑free, allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25 mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s…