Phlebotomist
Billings Clinic
- Billings, MT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. for more information or .Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. to learn more!Phlebotomist
Billings Clinic (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
req7650Shift: Day, Weekends
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage: $17.00 - $21.25The incumbent in this position is responsible for collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis.Essential Job Functions
- Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
- Collects and prepares patient specimens to include blood, urine, sputum, and cultures. Coordinate specimen collection with physicians and/or nursing staff when draws must be taken from patients with central lines, groshong catheters and IV assisted draws.
- Adhere to established guidelines and procedures for accurate patient and specimen identification, identifying non-compliance situations and take the necessary steps to bring situation into compliance.
- Utilize computerized systems to enter laboratory orders, patient charges, generate reports, answer inquiries and resolve problems.
- Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff and other health care providers for clarification of orders, laboratory tests available, test result turn around times, and for coordination of laboratory special procedures involving other health care providers.
- Refers questions regarding types of tests being performed and other aspects of care to the appropriate health care provider. Provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collection to be completed in the home environment. Coordinate with patients and physicians regarding collection errors and initiate appropriate follow-up measures to correct errors.
- Provide back up to laboratory client services position on days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays and as needed. Duties include answering phones, requisition entry, routing patient orders, e.g., add-on orders, and preparation of specimens for testing.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and a neat, orderly and clean work area.
- Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
- Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Education
- Less than High School or GED
- Completion of Phlebotomy Certification course work or phlebotomy experience preferred but not required. On the job training available
- Courses in mathematics and science, preferred
- Completion of Phlebotomy Certification course work or phlebotomy experience preferred.