Phlebotomist

Intermountain Health • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Communication skills
• Patient Care skills
• Phlebotomy skills (venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections)
• Knowledge of Laboratory Operations
• Adherence to Regulatory Requirements
• Computer Literacy (ability to navigate multiple computer systems)
• Teamwork skills (work well as a member of a team)
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Resilient and able to manage stressful situations professionally
• Ability to take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect and handle patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practice.
• Perform specimen collection using techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, including Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient (newborns, intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital).
• Adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
• Adhere to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members.
• Demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.
• Participate in patient registration (opportunity for growth).
• Participate in CODE response teams (opportunity for growth).
• Train and mentor new staff (opportunity for growth).
• Perform specimen processing (opportunity for growth).
• Participate in special projects (opportunity for growth).
• Perform other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged
• PEAK program (up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution for education goals and career aspirations, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, professional skills and certificates)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees