Phlebotomist Technician I or II

ARUP Laboratories Career•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 bedside (point-of-care) laboratory testing, and related documentation and data-entry tasks. The role also includes matching patient information, aliquoting, scanning documents, and assisting with complex issues in the Phlebotomy department. The position is in Inpatient Phlebotomy. The regular schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and alternating weekends from 4:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The training schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 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 prior to starting.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including stooping, reaching, occasional movement between work sites and within the office, fine motor tasks, and visual tasks requiring close, far, peripheral, and color vision.
Ability to use personal protective equipment in a biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
Compliance with ARUP policies and procedures.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Reliable and dependable performance.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work all required overtime.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, and urine collections in a variety of locations, following department standards and established techniques.
Collect high-quality specimens in a timely manner, label and handle them properly, and promptly deliver them to the appropriate clinical laboratory or testing section.
Perform neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned.
Perform laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing.
Carry out computerized clerical duties to document specimen collection and to audit, update, and retrieve data.
Process specimens promptly, document specimen receipt, order tests indicated on laboratory paperwork or process orders from interface clients, add appropriate comments, and identify and document issues.
Ensure patient identification is correct on laboratory paperwork, labels, and specimens.
Handle ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens appropriately; label paperwork and samples; and prepare specimens for delivery.
Aliquot specimens and ensure aliquots are labeled correctly.
Operate centrifuges and prepare specimen transfer lists and packaging according to specimen temperature.
Prepare study and research specimens for delivery to other ARUP laboratories or for shipping.
Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked work area and phlebotomy tray; dispose of contaminated materials properly and follow safety policies.
Protect patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and maintain ethical standards and data security in testing.
Follow assignments from the Phlebotomy Lead, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Group Manager, or designee; notify immediate superiors promptly of exceptions or unusual occurrences.
Maintain knowledge of ARUP and University of Utah department facilities, policies, procedures, and processes, and use the Laboratory Test Directory proficiently.
Communicate timely and appropriately with patients, hospital and clinic personnel, ARUP personnel, and clients to support efficient collection and accurate testing.
Assist the management team with complex phlebotomy needs, including specimen searches and compromised specimens.
Maintain professional conduct, hygiene, and appearance; treat coworkers courteously and respectfully; and express opinions and suggestions constructively.
Complete assigned cross-training duties and maintain competency.
Attend staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.