Billings Clinic is hiring: Phlebotomist in Billings

Overview

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

About Us

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. Learn more about Billings Clinic 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. Download the 2022 Employee Benefits Guide for details.

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 occurs every four years.

Phlebotomist

LAB-PHLEBOTOMY & OTHER (Billings Clinic Main Campus)
req10655

Shift: Day, Weekends

Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage: $17.00 - $21.25

The incumbent is responsible for collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis. Accurately obtains blood samples via venipuncture and capillary collection procedures, ensuring minimal patient discomfort. Provides age-appropriate care from infant to geriatric. Maintains specimen integrity by following laboratory procedures for collection, handling and processing. Promotes quality patient relations and maintains confidentiality. Adheres to all laboratory policies and regulations.

This position may be eligible for a $1500.00 sign-on incentive.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects and prepares patient specimens including blood, urine, sputum, and cultures. Coordinate specimen collection with physicians and/or nursing staff when draws are from central lines, Groshong catheters and IV-assisted draws.
• Adhere to guidelines for accurate patient and specimen identification; identify non-compliance and take corrective action.
• Utilize computerized systems to enter orders, patient charges, generate reports, answer inquiries and resolve problems.
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing staff and other health care providers for clarifications of orders, test availability, turnaround times, and coordination of laboratory procedures.
• Refer questions about tests to the appropriate health care provider. Provide instructions to patients regarding home collection when applicable. Coordinate with patients and physicians to correct collection errors.
• Provide back-up coverage for laboratory staff on days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Duties include answering phones, requisition entry, routing orders, and specimen preparation.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and a neat, clean work area.
• Identify needs and set goals for own growth and development; meet all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct and service expectations. Maintain competency with organizational, departmental and external standards related to safety and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department/organization needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 16 years of age minimum
• Completion of Phlebotomy Certification coursework or phlebotomy experience preferred but not required; on-the-job training available
• Coursework in mathematics and science preferred

Certification

• BLS within 180 days of employment
• Completion of Phlebotomy Certification coursework or phlebotomy experience preferred

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.

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Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and 8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.