Phlebotomist

Intermountain Health

8d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Phlebotomist I is responsible for accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practice in a manner that enhances patient and caregiver engagement. This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement. The Phlebotomist I perform specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections. These caregivers collect specimens from patients of various acuities, such as Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital. They are at the forefront of patient care and adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations. Intermountain Caregivers in this role will communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will also have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as patient registration, participation in CODE response teams, training and mentoring new staff, specimen processing, and participation in special projects. This position requires organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and can manage stressful situations professionally. Ability to take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.

Requirements

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Resilience and ability to manage stressful situations professionally.
• Communication skills.
• Patient Care skills.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Laboratory Operations knowledge.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements.
• Computer Literacy.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Perform specimen collection using venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, including newborns and patients in intensive care.
• Adhere to and enforce standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
• Adhere to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy.
• Patient registration.
• Participation in CODE response teams.
• Training and mentoring new staff.
• Specimen Processing.
• Participation in special projects.
• Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader.
• Navigate multiple computer systems.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED