Phlebotomist - Laboratory - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8:45a-5:15p; Mon-Fri)

Job Summary

Phlebotomist - Laboratory - UH Lakewood Medical Center (5 days per week; 8:45a-5:15p; Mon-Fri)

Location

UH Lakewood Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Department

General Lab UHLMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:45AM - 5:15PM Hours Per Week 40

Job Description

• Performs phlebotomy procedures
• Provides timely test ordering
• Schedules tests and conducts test procedures
• Works directly with the Support Service Supervisor to facilitate work flow of Outpatient Laboratory area
• Cleans laboratory equipment as necessary
• Assists in clerical duties of the department, such as answering phones and ordering supplies
• Responsible for general and specific duties as outlined below depending on specific job assignment
• May perform duties of Laboratory Information Processing Specialist (PCN 0106)
• Performs duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision

Specific Factors Influencing the Position

• Variation in workload
• Occupational exposure to blood and other potential infectious material
• Maintains flexibility of time to respond to STAT requests
• Maintains flexibility in schedule to complete assigned tasks within time frame
• Requires extensive detail work on a regular basis in processing specimens and drawing patients

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Detailed knowledge of clerical and office practices
• Knowledge of computer and troubleshooting
• Good organizational abilities, time management and priority setting
• Verbal communication skills required to explain procedures to patients
• Knowledge of human development process and ability to work effectively with patients of all ages required
• Writing skills required to maintain various records
• Ability to order tests and/or test results on a computer terminal required
• Physical ability to walk long distances for long periods of time, lean across the bedside to draw blood, or to push a cart
• Ability to carry a phlebotomy tray and lift and carry a filled gallon bottle
• Ability to work weekend, holidays, and rotate various shifts, if needed
• Good working knowledge of hospital functions
• Working knowledge of good supervisory practices
• Laboratory support functions
• Adult learning principles and teaching techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in phlebotomy
• Course in medical terminology