Phlebotomist Technician I or II

ARUP Laboratories Career • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Onsite

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 clerical work 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.

The position is in Inpatient Phlebotomy. The regular schedule is Friday through Sunday, 4:30 AM–11:30 AM, for 21 hours per week. Training is Monday through 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 work the stated Friday-through-Sunday schedule and the weekday training schedule.
• Ability to work all required overtime.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Regular and reliable attendance and dependable performance.
• Ability to comply with ARUP policies and procedures and use personal protective equipment in the biohazard laboratory environment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
• Physical ability to stoop, reach, and occasionally move between work sites and within the office.
• Ability to communicate frequently with others.
• Ability to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly.
• Fine motor control for picking, pinching, typing, or other finger-based tasks.
• Close, far, and peripheral visual acuity, including color vision to distinguish colors.

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 clinical laboratory or testing section.
• Perform computerized clerical duties to document, audit, update, and retrieve accurate specimen-collection data.
• Perform neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned.
• Perform laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing.
• Process specimens promptly; verify patient identification; document specimen receipt; order or process tests; add appropriate comments; and document issues.
• Prepare specimens for delivery, including aliquoting and labeling, operating centrifuges, creating Specimen Transfer Lists, and packaging according to temperature requirements.
• Prepare study and research specimens for delivery to other ARUP laboratories or shipment.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and stocked work area and phlebotomy tray; dispose of contaminated materials and follow safety policies.
• Protect patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and observe ethical and data-security standards.
• Carry out assignments from the Phlebotomy Lead, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Group Manager, or designee; notify superiors promptly of exceptions or unusual occurrences.
• Maintain knowledge of ARUP and University of Utah facilities, policies, procedures, and processes, and proficiency in the Laboratory Test Directory.
• Communicate timely and appropriately with 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 and appearance, treat colleagues respectfully, and offer constructive suggestions to appropriate individuals.
• Complete cross-training assignments and maintain competency; attend staff meetings and in-service sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and work required overtime.

What This Job Offers

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