What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at UKHS St. Francis Campus?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a PRN, Phlebotomist in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
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Responsibilities
The Phlebotomist functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include; venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instruction and specimen culture collection instruction.
- Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
- Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
- Responsible for specimen accessioning as assigned.
- Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.
- Performs proper drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
- Provides phlebotomy services in a professional and patient-centered manner.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience
- Certification from nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include, but are not limited to:
- National Heathcareer Association - Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology - Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP)
- American Medical Technologists - Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT)
- National Center for Competency Testing - National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT)
- American Certification Agency - Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA)
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Experience working in the inpatient clinical setting