Phlebotomist

Intermountain Health • Lehi, UT

4d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Phlebotomist 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 in an experienced manner. Job Specifics: Morning Shifts - 2 to 3 a week with rotating weekends Sign on bonus eligible - $1750 Essential Functions Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment. 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 have valuable experience and knowledge that brings a higher level of expertise to laboratory services’ phlebotomy. The Phlebotomist performs 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. Adherence to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks. 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 and developing skills such as: Patient or client registrations Participation in CODE response teams Training as a clinical coach or preceptor Specimen Processing – send out testing, resulting or referral testing Participation in special projects Quality Assurance processes Waived Testing Technical Writing Downtime planning Continuous Improvement Projects Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader. 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. Perform advanced collection and troubleshooting techniques such as bilateral nares or non-standard kit collection.

Requirements

• Skills Communication
• Patient Care
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Operations
• Regulatory Requirements
• Computer Literacy
• Teamwork
• Working Independently
• Complex Problem Solving
• Training and Mentoring Clinical Staffing
• Ability to work under pressure
• Organizational skills
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems
• Resilience and ability to manage stressful situations professionally

Nice To Haves

• Patient or client registrations
• Participation in CODE response teams
• Training as a clinical coach or preceptor
• Specimen Processing – send out testing, resulting or referral testing
• Participation in special projects
• Quality Assurance processes
• Waived Testing
• Technical Writing
• Downtime planning
• Continuous Improvement Projects
• Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader

Responsibilities

• Accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing
• Performing specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections
• Collecting 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
• Adhering to and enforcing the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations
• Adhering to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks
• Communicating procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrating empathy during every interaction
• Taking on-call shifts and participating in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs
• Performing advanced collection and troubleshooting techniques such as bilateral nares or non-standard kit collection
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Benefits

• Sign on bonus eligible - $1750
• 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.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED