Phlebotomist - Stormont Vail Hospital - Topeka - All Shifts

Laboratory

Pay & benefits for this position

Lab: $27.14 - $34.84View local pay scales

Disability coverage

Requirements

HS diploma/GED

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Position Details

Hospital System

Stormont Vail Health

Location

Topeka, KS

Specialty

Laboratory

Posted

2026-05-05

Applications close

2026-10-11

Job ID

req22929

Shift

Hours per week:0Job InformationExemption

Description

Status: Non
ExemptA Brief OverviewProvides blood specimen collection services in the acute care (hospital) setting, to include order management, specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture specimens) and point of care testing. Serves patients in all areas in the hospital, including ED/Trauma, Critical Care, medical floors, airborne and contact isolation rooms, Surgery, maternal/child, Behavioral Health and long-term care facilities; responds to team activation events such as code blue, stroke, and trauma.Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma / GED Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program may be substituted for education. RequiredExperience QualificationsExperience with phlebotomy. PreferredExperience in a lab or hospital setting. PreferredVenipuncture and capillary puncture experience. PreferredExperience with electronic medical records and patient privacy. PreferredSkills and AbilitiesAccuracy and attention to detail. (Required proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsDrivers License - DOT Clean MVR with 3-year baseline. RequiredRegistered Phlebotomy Technician - AMT PreferredPBT-Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP PreferredWhat you will doObtain and properly identify blood specimens by performing venipunctures and capillary punctures in all age groups (infants, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics) and patient types throughout the hospital and long-term care facilities.Prioritize collection of specimens, including STAT, timed, routine and therapeutic drug-monitoring collections.Perform and result point of care testing on blood, urine, and respiratory specimens.Access, select, release and print interfaced orders from the electronic medical record system, resolving unusual or duplicative orders as needed.Travel to additional clinic locations in the Stormont Vail Laboratory system as needed.Follow all safety and infection prevention guidelines, both related to the care of the patient as well as to the employee.Assist with teaching, training, and mentoring phlebotomist interns and trainees.Collect specimens for legal blood alcohol, drug screens, and paternity tests; testify in regional court systems to explain collection procedure if subpoenaed.Maintain and monitor supply stock in the laboratory.Apply mathematics to determine safe removal volume for pediatric blood collections.Demonstrate and follow professional behavior and Phlebotomist Service Standards when interacting with patients and other members of the health care team.Travel to outside locations if requested.Travel Requirements20% Travel to other locations for specimen collection may be required depending on department/shift needs.Required for All JobsPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn
Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Continuously greater than 5 hoursCarrying: Occasionally 1
3 HoursClimbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hourClimbing (Stairs): Frequently 3
5 HoursCrouching: Frequently 3
5 HoursDriving (Automatic): Occasionally 1
3 HoursEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Continuously greater than 5 hoursFeeling: Continuously greater than 5 hoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Continuously greater than 5 hoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Continuously greater than 5 hoursHandling: Continuously greater than 5 hoursHearing: Continuously greater than 5 hoursKneeling: Rarely less than 1 hourLifting: Occasionally 1
3 Hours up to 25 lbsPulling: Occasionally 1
3 Hours up to 200 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1
3 Hours up to 200 lbsReaching (Forward): Continuously greater than 5 hours up to 25 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1
3 Hours up to 25 lbsRepetitive Motions: Continuously greater than 5 hoursSitting: Occasionally 1
3 HoursStanding: Continuously greater than 5 hoursStooping: Continuously greater than 5 hoursTalking: Continuously greater than 5 hoursWalking: Continuously greater than 5 hoursPhysical Demand Comments:Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and color discrimination. Phlebotomist occasionally pushes or pulls patients in wheelchairs up to 300
400 pounds. Must be able to lower the head of a phlebotomy chair.Working ConditionsChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Occasionally 1
3 HoursDusts: Rarely less than 1 hourElectrical: Continuously greater than 5 hoursInfectious Diseases: Frequently 3
5 HoursMechanical: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Continuously greater than 5 hoursNoise/Sounds: Continuously greater than 5 hoursRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Continuously greater than 5 hoursStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.

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