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) testing, and related computerized clerical work. The role includes matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, scanning documents, and assisting with complex issues in the Phlebotomy department. The position is with ARUP Laboratories, 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. The schedule is 7-on/7-off, 9:00 PM–7:30 AM. Training is Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM. COVID and flu vaccination, or a medical or religious exemption, is required before starting.

Requirements

COVID and flu vaccination, or a medical or religious exemption, is required prior to starting.
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 promptly, label them accurately, handle them properly, and deliver them to the clinical laboratory or appropriate testing section.
Perform neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned.
Perform laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing.
Complete computerized clerical duties, including documenting specimen collection and auditing, updating, and retrieving data.
Immediately process specimens as they become available.
Verify patient identification on laboratory paperwork, labels, and specimens; document specimen receipt; order tests indicated on paperwork or process interface-client orders; and document additional information and issues appropriately.
Handle ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens appropriately and label paperwork and accompanying samples correctly.
Prepare specimens for delivery, including aliquoting and labeling, operating centrifuges, creating Specimen Transfer Lists, and packaging specimens according to temperature requirements.
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.
Respect patients’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and maintain ethical testing and data-security practices.
Follow assignments from the Phlebotomy Lead, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Group Manager, or designee; promptly report exceptions and unusual occurrences to immediate superiors.
Maintain knowledge of ARUP and University of Utah facilities, policies, procedures, and processes, and proficiency in the Laboratory Test Directory.
Communicate necessary information promptly and appropriately to patients, hospital and clinic personnel, ARUP personnel, and clients.
Assist the management team with complex phlebotomy needs, including specimen searches and compromised specimens.
Maintain professional conduct, hygiene, and appearance; treat colleagues courteously and respectfully; and provide constructive opinions and suggestions to appropriate individuals.
Complete assigned cross-training and maintain competency; attend staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.