Phlebotomist Technician I or II

ARUP Laboratories•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Phlebotomist Technician works under general supervision to ensure proper patient identification, specimen collection, handling, delivery, and preparation for laboratory testing. The role performs routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures, select laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing, computerized documentation, and specimen processing. It also involves communicating with health care providers and patients, supporting complex phlebotomy issues, and assisting with functions such as matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, and scanning documents. The position is in ARUP Laboratories’ Inpatient Phlebotomy department. The regular schedule is Tuesday, Thursday, and alternating weekends from 4:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Training 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 work culture 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.
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, collecting high-quality specimens in a timely manner using established techniques.
Perform neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned.
Perform laboratory bedside (point-of-care) testing.
Ensure proper patient identification on laboratory paperwork, labels, and specimens.
Label, handle, document, and promptly deliver specimens to the appropriate laboratory or testing destination.
Perform computerized clerical duties to document, audit, update, and retrieve specimen collection data.
Order tests indicated on laboratory paperwork or process orders from interface clients, document additional information, and identify and document issues.
Immediately process specimens as they become available, including aliquoting and appropriate labeling.
Operate centrifuges and handle ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens appropriately.
Prepare specimens for delivery, including 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 and follow safety policies.
Respect patients’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and maintain ethical standards and data security.
Communicate promptly 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.
Follow assignments from the Phlebotomy Lead, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Group Manager, or designee, and notify superiors of exceptions or unusual occurrences.
Develop and maintain knowledge of ARUP and University of Utah facilities, policies, procedures, and processes; maintain proficiency in the Laboratory Test Directory.
Maintain professional conduct, appearance, courtesy, and constructive communication with coworkers.
Complete assigned cross-training duties, maintain competency, and attend staff meetings and in-service sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.