Phlebotomist - Diabetes & Endo Lab - PT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a variety of laboratory tasks in an ambulatory (clinic) setting, including order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens), and waived testing. The role involves processing specimens for safe transport and providing collection services in various clinic settings, such as primary care and specialty care. The Phlebotomist works closely with other laboratory personnel, Patient Care Services staff, healthcare providers, and patients to ensure high-quality specimen collection while adhering to Stormont Vail Tenets.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED (Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education)
Experience with phlebotomy
Accuracy and attention to detail
Follows all OSHA guidelines and hospital and laboratory safety procedures
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
Ability to deal with stressful situations
Drivers License - DOT Clean MVR with 3-year baseline
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

Nice To Haves

Experience in a lab or hospital setting
Venipuncture and capillary puncture experience
Experience with electronic medical records and patient privacy
Registered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT
PBT-Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP

Responsibilities

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.