Hospital Phlebotomy Tech I - Banner Desert (Evening Shift)

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona•Mesa, AZ

6d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at Banner Desert in Mesa, Arizona, and is listed in the Phlebotomy job category. The schedule is 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., working 10-hour shifts for 40 hours per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. The posted base pay is $19 per hour for new graduates and $21.07–$23.36 per hour for candidates with 3 or more years of experience, depending on experience. The role may be located in a hospital facility, patient service center, in-office phlebotomy location, or mobile diagnostic services, and may require coverage at multiple locations. The position collects and receives biological specimens, enters information into the company computer system, prepares samples for testing or distribution, and performs assigned analytical testing. Work includes pre- and post-analytical testing responsibilities and must follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, professional standards, and the Code of Conduct. The position emphasizes accurate patient and specimen identification, specimen integrity, complete documentation, quality and productivity standards, appropriate use of supplies, cost-conscious practices, and courteous communication with internal and external customers. Employees must be able to work in assigned areas, departments, and shifts. The role also requires respect for patient rights and privacy under HIPAA.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
High school diploma or equivalent may be required depending on state regulatory requirements.
Basic knowledge of departmental resource materials.
Completion of a phlebotomy program or phlebotomy experience.
Phlebotomy certification as defined by state regulations.
May need DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain it.
Depending on department and location, may need a valid driver's license in the state of employment and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Float positions require travel and flexible hours to cover multiple locations, including mobile phlebotomy facilities and in-office phlebotomy locations, sometimes with minimal notice.
Must be flexible and available according to staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, and overtime; occasional on-call duties on weekends, evenings, or early mornings may be required.
Progression through career ladder levels II–IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Collect specimens and perform general laboratory specimen processing or referral laboratory processing, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity.
Enter and verify patient demographics, location, physician data, requested tests, collection time and date, clinical information, and other relevant requisition or order data for processing and billing.
Verify the accuracy of entered information and the appropriateness of specimens received.
Aliquot and label specimens according to departmental procedures; deliver specimens to the technical area promptly or perform initial processing and prepare samples for transport.
Maintain accuracy and completeness of work, complete documentation legibly, follow established methods and procedures, and document communications appropriately.
Initiate computer-generated reports as required for patient reporting and quality assurance monitoring; meet department productivity and quality standards and maintain acceptable specimen rejection rates.
Participate in committees or Six Sigma teams and provide input to department or system initiatives.
Use supplies and materials appropriately, avoid excessive waste, and participate in cost-reduction and service-improvement initiatives.
Communicate courteously and professionally with internal and external customers, work as part of a team, resolve basic service issues, and stay current with internal and external communications.
Work in assigned areas, departments, and shifts; float roles may require travel and coverage at multiple locations, including mobile or in-office phlebotomy locations.
Attend meetings and uphold patient rights and HIPAA privacy requirements.
May assist with workflow monitoring and training new employees.
May perform specified analytical testing as assigned.