Phlebotomy Technician I (PRN) Job at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs

Overview:

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! St. Marys Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Our passion to develop and maintain a culture where our staff and providers feel valued, engaged, and respected has led to our ability to consistently deliver exceptional patient care to our community and be the place you want to work.

St. Marys Medical Center, a 2020 Watson Health Top 100 Hospital, is a faith-based, 137-bed acute care hospital providing a wide range of services, including 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Acute Rehabilitation Services, Interventional Cardiology, and outpatient services. St. Mary's Medical Center has provided high-quality compassionate care to the residents of Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County for more than 40 years.

St. Mary's, one of Kansas Citys best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home, providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities. Weve received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award 7 year in a row and are regularly recognized by Leapfrog Group with an A safety grade.

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Responsibilities:

We are seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I (PRN), also referred to as a Phlebotomy Tech at St Marys Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. The Phlebotomy Technician I will be responsible for drawing blood and handling specimens, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and transport to the lab. They also maintain equipment, adhere to quality and safety protocols, record patient data, and collaborate with other departments to ensure effective patient care. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shifts Available: Varied

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Shift Hours: Varied

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process
• responsible for correct blood collection, draw blood from patients using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques; ensure proper identification and labeling of specimens
• organize, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing, ensure all specimens are properly processed and stored
• adhere to quality control and safety protocols to maintain the integrity of specimens and ensure accurate test results
• maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensure everything is in working order and properly sanitized
• perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• high school diploma, or equivalent, required
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required
• minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred

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