Phlebotomist (Flint Hills) - Lab - FT - Variable

Position Status:Full timeShift: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. RequiredExperience 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. PreferredSkills 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 PreferredWhat 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 assignedPatient Facing Options* Position is Patient FacingRemote 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 RemoteScope* No Supervisory Responsibility* No Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical 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 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: Continuously greater than 5 hoursPhysical Demand Comments: Physical Demands 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* Radiant Energy: 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 hourStormont 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.Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview 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. Education QualificationsEmail 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:** View email address on click.appcast.io**Allied Health:** View email address on click.appcast.io**Ancillary:** View email address on click.appcast.io@stormontvail.org #J-18808-Ljbffr