Phlebotomist- Outpatient (FT- 1.0 FTE, Variable Shift)

About the role

The Phlebotomist Outpatient obtains and prepares specimens for analysis and performs various screening tests in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Verifies test requisitions / orders; follows up with ordering provider if there are discrepancies.
• Verifies patient by reading patient identification.
• Follows proper specimen labeling techniques.
• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures, heel sticks, and other collection techniques.
• Maintains specimen integrity by using aseptic technique, following department procedures; observing isolation procedures.
• Performs EKGs and transmits results.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the physician, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory; referring unresolved orders back to the originator for further clarification; notifying supervisor of unresolved orders.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred: Associate Degree in a science related field
• Preferred: ASCP or equivalent Phlebotomy Certification
• Preferred: Previous experience as a Phlebotomist, EMT, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Tech
• Maintain timely completion of all required education, trainings, and certifications as assigned and in accordance with Bozeman Health policies, department-specific requirements, applicable certification program and registry requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Physical requirements: Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds); Sit (Occasionally); Stand (Repeatedly); Walk (Repeatedly); Climb (Rarely); Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly); Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly); Push/Pull (Repeatedly); Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously); Vision (Continuously); Cognitive Skills (Continuously).
• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens; Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed; Various chemicals and medications; Handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances; Infectious diseases; Emotionally challenging situations.

Skills

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.