Phlebotomist - Stormont Vail Hospital - Topeka - All Shifts

Position Status:
Shift: Hours per week: 0 Job Information 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 in the hospital, including ED/Trauma, Critical Care, medical floors, airborne and contact isolation rooms, Surgery, maternal/child, Behavioral Health and long-term care facilities; responds to team activation events such as code blue, stroke, and trauma.

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

• 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.

• Accuracy and attention to detail. (Required proficiency)

• Drivers License - DOT Clean MVR with 3-year baseline.
• Required Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT
• Preferred PBT-Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP

Obtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types throughout the hospital and long-term care facilities. Prioritize collection of specimens, including STAT, timed, routine and therapeutic drug-monitoring collections. Perform and result point of care testing on blood, urine, and respiratory specimens. Access, select, release and print interfaced orders from the electronic medical record system, resolving unusual or duplicative orders as needed.

Travel to additional clinic locations in the Stormont Vail Laboratory system as needed. Follow all safety and infection prevention guidelines, both related to the care of the patient as well as to the employee. 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. Apply mathematics to determine safe removal volume for pediatric blood collections. Demonstrate and follow professional behavior and Phlebotomist Service Standards when interacting with patients and other members of the health care team. Travel to outside locations if requested.

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

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

• Balancing:
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Carrying:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs):
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Crouching:
  Frequently 3-5…