Phlebotomist - PRN

New Medical Health Care•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist - PRN role involves collecting blood and other patient specimens, scheduling and advising patients for special laboratory tests and procedures, distributing laboratory reports, and assisting with writing or updating laboratory procedures. The position requires maintaining a professional and friendly atmosphere, adhering to all lab/clinic policies and procedures, and achieving competence in venipuncture for pediatric and adult patients. Maintaining patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance is essential. The role also includes efficiently delivering specimens to the main lab, understanding specimen integrity, and achieving competency in swab collection for all age groups. Responsibilities also encompass proper check-in procedures, demonstrating independent work capability (14 competency measures), working Saturday shifts, performing venipuncture in nursing homes, and correctly labeling specimens. Collaboration with management on teamwork and laboratory goals is expected. The role may also involve covering lab draws at all facilities in the absence of the nursing home coordinator.

Requirements

Up to six months of similar or related experience or on the job training.
Completion of a Phlebotomy certification course or in house phlebotomy certification.
High School Education or equivalent required.
Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology helpful.
Work may require sitting for periods of time; also stooping, bending, and stretching.
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard.
Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts.
Strong professional skills including courtesy, tact, and professionalism.
Basic computer skills.
Effective communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to maintain good judgement when handling sensitive and personal information.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and coworkers.
Abide by all lab/clinic policies and procedures.
Achieve competence in both venipuncture procedures for both pediatric and adult patients.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Abide by HIPAA.
Efficiently deliver specimens to main lab and understands the importance of specimen integrity.
Achieve competency in swab collection procedures for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Performs proper check-in procedures at the front desk.
Demonstrate competency to work independently (14 competency measures).
Will take Saturday shifts and perform venipuncture in contracted nursing homes.
Properly follow all laboratory/phlebotomy procedures, including correct labeling for specimens.
Work with management on teamwork and laboratory goals.
Cover lab draws at all facilities in the absence of the nursing home coordinator.