Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture specimen collection across various age groups in an ambulatory clinic setting. Manage test orders via electronic medical records and process specimens for safe transport according to IATA regulations.
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 - DMV Clean MVR with 3-year baseline. Required Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT Preferred Phlebotomy Technician - PBT - 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
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.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED, or completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program, along with a valid Driver's License. Experience in phlebotomy is required, while ASCP or AMT certifications are preferred.
Market context
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