Phlebotomist I

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here. About Us Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the 2022 Employee Benefits Guide. Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more! Phlebotomist I Billings Clinic (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL) req12555 Shift: Day, Weekends Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage : $17.00 - $21.25 This position may be eligible for a sign on incentive. Essential Job Functions Collects and prepares patient specimens to includeblood, urine, sputum, and cultures. Coordinate specimen collection withphysicians and/or nursing staff when draws must be taken from patients withcentral lines, groshong catheters and IV assisted draws. Adhere to established guidelines and procedures foraccurate patient and specimen identification, identifying non-compliancesituations and take the necessary steps to bring situation into compliance. Utilize computerized systems to enter laboratory orders,patient charges, generate reports, answer inquiries and resolve problems. Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff and otherhealth care providers for clarification of orders, laboratory tests available,test result turnaround times, and for coordination of laboratory specialprocedures involving other health care providers. Refers questions regarding types of tests beingperformed and other aspects of care to the appropriate health care provider.Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection to be completedin the home environment. Coordinate with patients and physicians regardingcollection errors and initiate appropriate follow-up measures to correcterrors. Provide back up to laboratory positions on days,evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and as needed. Duties includeanswering phones, requisition entry, routing patient orders, e.g., add-onorders, and preparation of specimens for testing. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and a neat,orderly and clean work area. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth anddevelopment; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Supports and models behaviors consistent with BillingsClinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and serviceexpectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agencystandards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or jobperformance. Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meetthe needs of the department/organization. Minimum Qualifications Education 16 years of age minimum Completion of Phlebotomy Certification coursework or phlebotomy experience preferred but not required. On the job trainingavailable Courses inmathematics and science, preferred Certification BLS within 180 days of employment Completion of Phlebotomy Certification course work or phlebotomy experience preferred. Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Billings Clinic