Phlebotomist I

Overview The Cancer Center of Kansas (CCK) is seeking a PRN on‑site Phlebotomist to join our team in our Wichita, KS offices. This is a PRN position, allowing you to work as needed, with no major holidays, no on‑call and no weekends, providing exceptional support and care. This role is perfect for professionals or students seeking a non‑traditional schedule that allows for work‑life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our team and patients. As part of The US Oncology Network and with over 40 years of experience, CCK delivers quality, personalized cancer care to communities across the state. Our physicians and staff treat patients in over 18 locations throughout the state. Our management and physician teams continue to be recognized for Excellence in Healthcare! With our mission in mind, we value each and every employee for their life‑saving expertise and the role they play in making our patients’ lives as easy and comfortable as possible. Our employees are our most valuable resource. They help us create and continue to deliver on our mission. In CCK's partnership with the US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest networks of community‑based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America and supported by McKesson Corporation, we are able to extend an extremely competitive offering of benefits to employees, including: Medical Health Care Dental Care Vision Plan 401-K with a matching component Life Insurance Short‑term and Long‑term disability FSA and HSA Legal Insurance Competitive Paid Time Off Plan Wellness & Perks Programs What does this position entail? Under direct supervision, the Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting and processing specimens from patients, following quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. The candidate assists with patient flow as needed, properly identifies patients, draws blood samples, and sends them to the laboratory for analysis. The role maintains collection areas and equipment, performs record‑keeping duties, and works within standard operating procedures and quality guidelines. Responsibilities Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre‑authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests. Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection. Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house. Processes incoming orders for lab testing. Processes in‑house and incoming reports. Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs. Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy. Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed. Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed. Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests. Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. Properly disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed. Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff. Conducts administrative duties necessary to set up courses and documents completion (where applicable). Attends required, applicable meetings. Remains current on all compliance requirements. Ensures all applicable policies and procedures of the company and Network are followed. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Qualifications Education/Training: Position is entry level and requires no experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended. Current state licensure if applicable. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities