Phlebotomist

Intermountain Health • Denver, CO

10d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist II accurately collects and handles patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practices, while supporting patient and caregiver engagement. Working in a professional medical environment as part of a dynamic team, the role serves settings with varying workloads, including fast-paced hospitals and clinics with different patient volumes.

The position uses collection methods including venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swabs. Specimens may be collected from patients across a range of acuities and care areas, including outpatient, emergency department, and inpatient settings, as well as newborns and intensive care patients. The Phlebotomist II supports laboratory compliance and safety standards, communicates procedures and instructions to patients and family members, and demonstrates empathy during interactions.

The role requires organization, computer-system navigation, teamwork, the ability to work independently, and professional resilience when managing stressful situations. Additional opportunities may include patient or client registration, CODE response teams, coaching or precepting, specimen processing, quality assurance, waived testing, technical writing, downtime planning, special projects, and continuous improvement. The position may also perform other laboratory duties as required by the site or assigned by the team or department leader.

Requirements

• High school diploma, preferred.
• Twelve months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training, or national certification as approved by the manager or supervisor, preferred.
• Communication, patient care, phlebotomy, laboratory operations, and regulatory requirements skills.
• Computer literacy, teamwork, and the ability to work independently.
• Complex problem-solving, training and mentoring, and clinical staffing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stressful situations professionally.
• Ability to take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations according to department or facility needs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• Twelve months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training, or national certification as approved by the manager or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect and handle patient specimens for diagnostic testing using techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swabs.
• Collect specimens from patients in outpatient, emergency department, and inpatient settings, including newborns and intensive care patients.
• Perform advanced collection and troubleshooting techniques, including bilateral nares and non-standard kit collections.
• Follow laboratory compliance and safety requirements, including personal protective requirements such as gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.
• Communicate procedures and instructions to patients and family members, demonstrating empathy during interactions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and navigate multiple computer systems.
• Take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations according to department or facility needs.
• Perform other laboratory responsibilities as required by the site or assigned by the team or department leader.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible.
• Generous benefits package covering programs intended to support wellness, including healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged living.

What This Job Offers

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