Phlebotomist (Full Time/Days) - Outpatient Lab Services
Unlock your potential for professional development! We are hiring a Phlebotomist (Full Time/Days) to join our Outpatient Lab Services team!
Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!
Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision to be among the kindest, highest, quality health systems in the country. A phlebotomist is expected to have a well-rounded skill set of venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all demographic types while adhering to the order of draw and ensuring proper patient identification. A phlebotomist will ensure that each patient order is collected using proper technique including positive patient identification, AIDET, sterile technique, anxiety reducers, and excellent customer service. Minimizing recollects due to QNS, hemolysis, mislabeling, or improper tube collect is our common goal. A blood culture contamination rate of less than the standard is expected. Providing the medical technologist with quality specimens free of contamination is the primary goal.
Benefits (Full Time Employees)
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities:
? Exceptional Colleagues
? Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability.
? Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.
? Health and Well-Being
? Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
? Generous Paid Leave Accruals
? 403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
? Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
? Employee Identity Theft Protection
? On-site daycare exclusive to our employees' children of all ages
? Career Growth and Development
? Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
? As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
? So much more!
Key Responsibilities
Properly obtain venous and capillary blood samples assuring proper patient identification and labeling of those samples ranging in age from neonates to geriatric. Use the hospital LIS system to collect and receive samples, cancel specimens for necessary reasons, reprint labels, etc. Participate in proper inventory control by stocking phlebotomy areas including carts, draw stations, and phlebotomy supply room while checking inventory for acceptability and expiration dates. Treat patients with the utmost courtesy and respect. Be present and ready to work for all scheduled shifts. Be versatile and willing to help cover other shifts in times of higher workloads, call offs, vacations, and short staffing. Properly care for the electronic tools the organization provides for you; charge Vocera batteries, disinfect PDAs, fill mobile printers with labels, etc. Complete initial and annual trainings, yearly competencies, CAP assignments, and any paper form proficiencies assigned by management. Perform any and all other pertinent duties requested by lab supervisors, the Laboratory director, and members of upper management. Be able to focus on proper collection techniques while working in diverse environments such as outpatient, inpatient, surgical, emergency room, and traumas. Inpatient/Emergency Department Perform I.V. line starts for blood draw and cap for future I.V. use Respond to codes, traumas, and rapid responses to obtain blood samples, administer chest compressions, and assist in CPR if needed. Phlebotomist should keep in mind that the ER is their primary area but in down times they will need to float to inpatient areas and help collect inpatient orders. Outpatient Perform full registration including updating demographics, checking insurance, and obtaining signature and initials for all paperwork. Minimize denials and ensure accurate data entry.
Qualifications
? Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to handle stressful situations inherent to collection and dispatch of urgent medical laboratory testing results. Must possess good organizational skills and have the ability to deal effectively with the hospital staff.
Preferences Experience: 1 year of phlebotomy experience. Previous laboratory experience. Certification/Licensure: NHA, ASCP or other nationally recognized certification in Phlebotomy
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Other Potential Hazard(s): Possible exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
Work Requirements
Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to manipulate blood drawing devices and collect specimens from numerous positions. (i.e. drawing a patient in a wheelchair, drawing a patient lying flat in a hospital bed, or drawing a patient around bulky equipment in an emergency room). Frequent walking of about 3-4 miles per day is to be expected. Occasional lifting of 40 -50 pounds or less. Occasional bending, stooping, or reaching. Frequent standing and or sitting.
Apply Now When incredible people and incredible facilities like ours join together, incredible things happen. If you want to be a part of an incredible team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore this opportunity with KRMC and apply online today.
Facility Profile Kingman Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system, our medical center includes more than 1,800 employees, 280 physicians/allied health professionals, and 250 volunteers. Kingman Regional Medical Center is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare. We provide a full-continuum of highly-technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.
Apply Now
Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!
Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision to be among the kindest, highest, quality health systems in the country. A phlebotomist is expected to have a well-rounded skill set of venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all demographic types while adhering to the order of draw and ensuring proper patient identification. A phlebotomist will ensure that each patient order is collected using proper technique including positive patient identification, AIDET, sterile technique, anxiety reducers, and excellent customer service. Minimizing recollects due to QNS, hemolysis, mislabeling, or improper tube collect is our common goal. A blood culture contamination rate of less than the standard is expected. Providing the medical technologist with quality specimens free of contamination is the primary goal.
Benefits (Full Time Employees)
We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities:
? Exceptional Colleagues
? Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability.
? Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.
? Health and Well-Being
? Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants, Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program, Employer Paid Group Life, Short & Long-Term Disability
? Generous Paid Leave Accruals
? 403b Pension Plan with Employer Contributions
? Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
? Employee Identity Theft Protection
? On-site daycare exclusive to our employees' children of all ages
? Career Growth and Development
? Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
? As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
? So much more!
Key Responsibilities
Properly obtain venous and capillary blood samples assuring proper patient identification and labeling of those samples ranging in age from neonates to geriatric. Use the hospital LIS system to collect and receive samples, cancel specimens for necessary reasons, reprint labels, etc. Participate in proper inventory control by stocking phlebotomy areas including carts, draw stations, and phlebotomy supply room while checking inventory for acceptability and expiration dates. Treat patients with the utmost courtesy and respect. Be present and ready to work for all scheduled shifts. Be versatile and willing to help cover other shifts in times of higher workloads, call offs, vacations, and short staffing. Properly care for the electronic tools the organization provides for you; charge Vocera batteries, disinfect PDAs, fill mobile printers with labels, etc. Complete initial and annual trainings, yearly competencies, CAP assignments, and any paper form proficiencies assigned by management. Perform any and all other pertinent duties requested by lab supervisors, the Laboratory director, and members of upper management. Be able to focus on proper collection techniques while working in diverse environments such as outpatient, inpatient, surgical, emergency room, and traumas. Inpatient/Emergency Department Perform I.V. line starts for blood draw and cap for future I.V. use Respond to codes, traumas, and rapid responses to obtain blood samples, administer chest compressions, and assist in CPR if needed. Phlebotomist should keep in mind that the ER is their primary area but in down times they will need to float to inpatient areas and help collect inpatient orders. Outpatient Perform full registration including updating demographics, checking insurance, and obtaining signature and initials for all paperwork. Minimize denials and ensure accurate data entry.
Qualifications
? Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to handle stressful situations inherent to collection and dispatch of urgent medical laboratory testing results. Must possess good organizational skills and have the ability to deal effectively with the hospital staff.
Preferences Experience: 1 year of phlebotomy experience. Previous laboratory experience. Certification/Licensure: NHA, ASCP or other nationally recognized certification in Phlebotomy
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Other Potential Hazard(s): Possible exposure to biological, chemical and radioactive hazards.
Work Requirements
Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to manipulate blood drawing devices and collect specimens from numerous positions. (i.e. drawing a patient in a wheelchair, drawing a patient lying flat in a hospital bed, or drawing a patient around bulky equipment in an emergency room). Frequent walking of about 3-4 miles per day is to be expected. Occasional lifting of 40 -50 pounds or less. Occasional bending, stooping, or reaching. Frequent standing and or sitting.
Apply Now When incredible people and incredible facilities like ours join together, incredible things happen. If you want to be a part of an incredible team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore this opportunity with KRMC and apply online today.
Facility Profile Kingman Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system, our medical center includes more than 1,800 employees, 280 physicians/allied health professionals, and 250 volunteers. Kingman Regional Medical Center is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare. We provide a full-continuum of highly-technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.
Apply Now