Phlebotomist Technician I or II

ARUP Laboratories • Salt Lake City, UT

2d

About The Position

Works under general supervision to ensure proper patient identification, specimen collection, handling, delivery, and preparation for laboratory testing. Performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures, select laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing, and related clerical and specimen-processing tasks. Maintains open and accurate communications about laboratory services with healthcare providers and patients. The role includes matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, scanning documents, and assisting with complex issues in the Phlebotomy department.

The position is in ARUP Laboratories’ Inpatient Phlebotomy department. The scheduled hours are Monday, Wednesday, and alternating weekends, 4:30 AM–11:30 AM. Training is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. COVID and flu vaccination, or a medical or religious exemption, is required before starting.

ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ARUP describes its workplace as committed to diversity, professional growth, continuous development, accountability, integrity, service, and excellence.

Requirements

• COVID and flu vaccination, or a medical or religious exemption, is required before starting.
• Ability to perform the physical and other requirements of the position, including stooping, reaching, occasional movement between work sites, frequent communication, fine motor tasks, and close, far, peripheral, and color vision.
• Ability to work in a biohazard laboratory environment and use personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly.
• Regular and reliable attendance and dependable performance.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work all required overtime.
• Compliance with ARUP policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, and urine collections in a variety of locations, using established techniques and collecting high-quality specimens in a timely manner.
• Perform neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned.
• Perform laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing.
• Ensure proper patient identification on paperwork, labels, and specimens.
• Label, handle, document, and promptly deliver specimens to the appropriate laboratory or testing destination.
• Perform computerized clerical duties to document, audit, update, and retrieve accurate specimen collection data.
• Process specimens promptly, including proper aliquoting and labeling; operate centrifuges; and handle ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens appropriately.
• Prepare specimens for delivery by creating Specimen Transfer Lists (STLs), packaging according to specimen temperature, and preparing study and research specimens for delivery or shipment.
• Order tests indicated on laboratory paperwork or process orders from interface clients; document specimen receipt, additional information, and identified issues appropriately.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked work area and phlebotomy tray; dispose of contaminated materials and follow safety policies.
• Respect patients’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and maintain ethical standards and data security when performing testing.
• Carry out assignments from the Phlebotomy Lead, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Group Manager, or designee, and support those in authority.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of ARUP and University of Utah facilities, policies, procedures, and processes; promptly notify superiors of exceptions or unusual occurrences.
• Maintain proficiency in the Laboratory Test Directory.
• Communicate necessary information promptly and appropriately to patients, hospital and clinic personnel, ARUP personnel, and clients to support efficient specimen collection and accurate testing.
• Assist management with complex phlebotomy needs, including specimen searches and compromised specimens.
• Maintain professional conduct, hygiene, appearance, courteous and respectful interactions, and constructive communication.
• Complete assigned cross-training duties and maintain competency.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed