Phlebotomist (part-time) - UH/TMC General Lab (8:30AM-5:00PM)

Davita Inc. • Kansas City, MO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

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Phlebotomist (part-time) - UH/TMC General Lab (8:30AM-5:00PM)

Job Location: University Health Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Department: General Lab UHTMC

Position Type: Part time

Work Schedule: 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Hours Per Week: 20

If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as "Kansas City's Essential Hospital," UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women's services, including high-risk maternity care.

Job Description

Performs phlebotomy procedures, provides timely test ordering, schedules tests, and conducts test procedures. Works directly with the Support Service Supervisor to facilitate workflow of the Outpatient Laboratory area. Cleans laboratory equipment as necessary and 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 and flexibility in schedule to complete assigned tasks within time frame
Requires extensive detail work on a regular basis in processing specimens and drawing patients

Minimum Requirements

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
Must have physical ability to walk long distances for long periods of time, lean across the bedside to draw blood, or to push a cart
Must be able to carry a phlebotomy tray and lift and carry a filled gallon bottle
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and rotate various shifts, if needed
Good working knowledge of hospital functions, working knowledge of good supervisory practices, laboratory support functions, and adult learning principles and teaching techniques