Phlebotomist Technician I or II

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

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 computerized documentation tasks. Maintains accurate communication with healthcare providers and patients. The role also 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 regular schedule is Friday through Sunday, 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (21 hours per week). Training is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 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 a culture focused on 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 venipuncture and specimen collection and handling duties described for the role.
Ability to perform assigned neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy.
Ability to perform point-of-care testing and related computerized documentation tasks.
Ability to work all required overtime.
Regular and reliable attendance and dependable performance.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including stooping, reaching, mobility between work sites, frequent communication, fine motor control, and close, far, peripheral, and color vision.
Ability to use personal protective equipment in a biohazard laboratory environment and comply with CDC, OSHA, and company policies.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, and urine collections according to department standards, 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.
Identify patients correctly and ensure matching identification on laboratory paperwork, labels, and specimens.
Handle, label, document receipt of, and promptly process specimens, including ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens.
Order tests indicated on laboratory paperwork or process orders from interface clients; document additional information and identify and document issues appropriately.
Perform computerized clerical duties to document, audit, update, and retrieve accurate specimen-collection data.
Prepare specimens for delivery, including aliquoting and labeling, operating centrifuges, creating Specimen Transfer Lists, and packaging according to specimen temperature.
Prepare study and research specimens for delivery to other ARUP laboratories or shipment.
Deliver specimens to the appropriate clinical laboratory or testing destination promptly.
Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked work area and phlebotomy tray; dispose of contaminated materials and follow established safety policies.
Treat patients, healthcare providers, and clients with courtesy and respect while protecting patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Maintain ethical testing practices and follow data security principles.
Accept and perform 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 department facilities, policies, procedures, and processes; promptly report exceptions or unusual occurrences to immediate superiors.
Maintain proficiency in the Laboratory Test Directory.
Provide timely and appropriate information and communication to patients, hospital and clinic personnel, ARUP personnel, and clients to support efficient collection and accurate testing.
Assist management with complex phlebotomy needs, including specimen searches and compromised specimens.
Maintain professional appearance and hygiene, treat coworkers courteously, and communicate opinions and suggestions constructively.
Complete assigned cross-training duties and maintain competency.
Attend staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, dependable performance, and the ability to work well with others.
Work all required overtime.