Phlebotomist

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is recruiting a phlebotomist to work full-time in our hospital and clinic laboratories. Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve. About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital, Family Center for Health Center - an outpatient rural health clinic, Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility, Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce, Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business, Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy. We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas. Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas. Position Information: To assist the technical staff of the laboratory in basic laboratory procedures, to include specimen procurement. Phlebotomy certification preferred but will train. Responsible to the lab manager. Days: The laboratory is open at all times. Hours: TBD. Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

Requirements

Prefer phlebotomy certification, but will train the right individual.
Prefer CPSI experience.
Prefer Quest Diagnostics interface experience.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding correspondence.
Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Responsibilities

Basic laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of assigned laboratory personnel.
Basic office procedures.
Specimen procurement.
Specimen preparation
Laboratory housekeeping.
Complete other duties as assigned.