Phlebotomist Specimen Processor

Intermountain Health • Superior, WI

1d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Phlebotomists / Specimen Processors at Intermountain Health are committed to providing patient centered care while demonstrating our values of Integrity, Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Mutual Respect. If you are interested in contributing to our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible- come join our team! Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work Posting Specifics: Hours: Full-Time (40 hours) Benefits Eligible: Yes - Link to Benefit Details Shift Details: Monday-Friday / Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Site Location: Superior Clinic – 3 Superior Dr, Suite 400, Superior CO 80027 If you hold a National Certification in Phlebotomy or have twelve months of phlebotomy experience – additional criteria is listed below. Scope: The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment. This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement. Perform specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections. These caregivers collect specimens from patients of various acuities, such as Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital. They are at the forefront of patient care and adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations. Adherence to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks. Intermountain Caregivers in this role will communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will also have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as: Patient registration Training and mentoring new staff Specimen Processing Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader. This position requires organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and can manage stressful situations professionally. Maintains a neat and clean work area. Disposes of waste appropriately. Cleans bench areas and equipment. Restocks supplies as appropriate. Maintains the washroom and performs washroom functions as appropriate. Phlebotomist I / Specimen Processor Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred. Phlebotomist II / Specimen Processor Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred Twelve months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor, Preferred. Accepted National Certification – criteria: RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) AMT PBT (Phlebotomy Technician) ASCP American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Association of Phlebotomy Technicians (NAPT) National Health Career Association (NHA) National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (ACA) American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) National Healthcare Certification Association (NHCO) Now that you know more about being a Phlebotomist / Specimen Processor on our team, we hope you’ll join us. At Intermountain Health, you’ll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred.
• Organizational skills
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems
• Work well as a member of a team
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and can manage stressful situations professionally

Nice To Haves

• Twelve months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor
• Accepted National Certification – criteria: RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) AMT PBT (Phlebotomy Technician) ASCP American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) National Association of Phlebotomy Technicians (NAPT) National Health Career Association (NHA) National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (ACA) American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) National Healthcare Certification Association (NHCO)

Responsibilities

• Accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing
• Perform specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections
• Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, such as Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital
• Adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations
• Adherence to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction
• Patient registration
• Training and mentoring new staff
• Specimen Processing
• Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader
• Maintains a neat and clean work area
• Disposes of waste appropriately
• Cleans bench areas and equipment
• Restocks supplies as appropriate
• Maintains the washroom and performs washroom functions as appropriate

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees