Phlebotomist

Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Phlebotomist in Topeka, KS.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

The Phlebotomist functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include; venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instruction and specimen culture collection instruction.

• Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
• Responsible for specimen accessioning as assigned.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.
• Performs proper drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
• Provides phlebotomy services in a professional and patient-centered manner.

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience
• Certification from nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include, but are not limited to:
  • National Heathcareer Association - Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology - Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP)
  • American Medical Technologists - Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT)
  • National Center for Competency Testing - National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT)
  • American Certification Agency - Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA)

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience working in the inpatient clinical setting