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 laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing, and related clerical functions such as matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, and scanning documents. Maintains accurate communication with health care providers and patients and assists with complex issues in the Phlebotomy department. 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. The organization serves more than one million patients each month and describes its culture as emphasizing accountability, integrity, service, excellence, diversity, professional growth, and continuous development. The role supports ARUP’s laboratory services and the patients behind the specimens it receives.

Requirements

COVID and flu vaccination, or a medical or religious exemption, is required before starting.
Ability to perform routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures.
Ability to perform select point-of-care testing and related specimen-processing and documentation duties.
Ability to comply with ARUP policies and procedures, established safety policies, and CDC and OSHA requirements for personal protective equipment in a biohazard laboratory environment.
Ability to work well with others.
Regular and reliable attendance and reliable, dependable performance.
Ability to work all required overtime.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and duties, including stooping, reaching, occasional movement between work sites and within the office, frequent communication, sedentary work involving up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, fine motor tasks, and close, far, peripheral, and color vision.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, and urine collections in a variety of locations, following department standards and established phlebotomy techniques.
Collect high-quality specimens in a timely manner, label and handle them correctly, and deliver them promptly to the clinical laboratory or appropriate testing section.
Perform computerized clerical duties to document specimen collection and to audit, update, and retrieve data.
Perform neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned.
Perform laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing.
Process specimens immediately as they become available.
Verify patient identification on laboratory paperwork, labels, and specimens; document specimen receipt; order tests shown on paperwork or process interface-client orders; add appropriate comments; and identify and document issues.
Label specimens and paperwork appropriately and handle ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens correctly.
Prepare specimens for delivery, including aliquoting and labeling, operating centrifuges, preparing 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 stocked work area and phlebotomy tray; dispose of contaminated materials properly and follow safety policies.
Respect patients’ dignity and protect privacy and confidentiality when interacting with patients, providers, and clients.
Maintain ethical standards in testing and observe data-security principles.
Follow 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 notify immediate superiors of exceptions or unusual occurrences.
Use the Laboratory Test Directory proficiently.
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 conduct, hygiene, and appearance; treat coworkers courteously and respectfully; and communicate opinions and suggestions constructively to appropriate individuals.
Complete assigned cross-training duties and maintain competency.
Attend staff meetings and in-service sessions to maintain job competency and communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and dependable performance; work well with others and work required overtime.