Phlebotomist - Main Campus Lab - FT - Day

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40

Job Information Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Performs a variety of laboratory tasks in the ambulatory (clinic) setting, to include order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens), and waived testing. Processes specimens to allow for safe transport when indicated. Provides specimen collection services in multiple clinic settings, including primary care and specialty care. Works closely with other laboratory personnel, Patient Care Services staff, healthcare providers, and patients to obtain high quality specimens while demonstrating the Stormont Vail Tenets. Education Qualifications 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 - DOT Clean MVR with 3-year baseline. 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. Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory. Respond appropriately to patient adverse reaction to venipuncture. Ability and means to travel to alternate clinic locations as needed. 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): Rarely less than 1 hour

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 Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hours Grasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hours

Handling:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Hearing:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Kneeling:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Lifting:

Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs

Pulling:

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbs

Pushing:

Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 200 lbs Reaching (Forward): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 25 lbs Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

Repetitive Motions:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Sitting:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Standing:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Stooping:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Talking:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Walking:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Physical Demand Comments:

Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color discrimination. Phlebotomist occasionally pushes or pulls patients in wheelchairs up to 300-400 pounds. Must be able to lower the head of a phlebotomy chair.

Working Conditions Chemical:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Combative Patients:

Occasionally 1-3

Hours Dusts:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Electrical:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Infectious Diseases:

Frequently 3-5

Hours Mechanical:

Rarely less than 1 hour

Needle Stick:

Continuously greater than 5 hours

Noise/Sounds:

Continuously greater than 5 hours Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or

Gases:

Rarely less than 1 hour Risk of Exposure to

Blood and Body Fluids:

Continuously greater than 5 hours Risk of Exposure to

Hazardous Drugs:

Rarely less than 1 hour Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.

Nursing:

nursingcareers@stormontvail.org

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alliedhealth@stormontvail.org

Ancillary:

ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start? Reach out to our Career Counselor, Morgan Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O'Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O'Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.