Phlebotomist

GraceMed Health Clinic • Wichita, KS

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This role involves collecting and testing patient specimens, ensuring proper labeling, preparing samples for analysis, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. The Phlebotomist will conduct chemical analyses, analyze biological samples for chemical content, and calculate medical diagnostic test results. Adherence to infectious material and safe waste disposal procedures is crucial. The position also includes patient education, maintaining patient confidentiality, managing lab results, and entering data into the computer system. Additionally, the role involves assisting in protocol development and training new staff.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR certification (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Minimum of one year, proven, lab phlebotomist role.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work as necessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
• Can provide innovative input into the development of the lab medical clinic and its processes.
• Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values of GraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.
• Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to professionally receive and follow oral instructions.
• Compassion for patients, family members, and others; along with a nurturing spirit to provide care during stressful situations.
• Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer.
• Must have auditory acuity to handle phone calls.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification preferred
• Experience in public health preferred.
• Previous computer experience or training preferred.
• Electronic medical records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and CLIA waived lab tests.
• Collects and tests patient specimens, assures proper labeling of all materials.
• Prepares samples for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy.
• Sets-up laboratory equipment.
• Maintains and stocks lab.
• Conducts chemical analysis to determine presence of normal and abnormal components.
• Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Calculates medical diagnostic test results.
• Follows infectious materials procedures in accordance with policies.
• Follows safe waste disposal procedures in accordance with policies.
• Provides patient education as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains follow-up system for lab results.
• Enters analysis of medical tests and clinical results into computer for accountability.
• Labels blood samples and maintains appropriate documentation records, reports and files.
• Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to his or her job functions.
• Assists in training new staff in proper phlebotomy, labeling, documentation, and data entry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED