Phlebotomy Laboratory Assistant

HCA Healthcare • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Laboratory Assistant supports Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center’s mission to improve the quality of life of those it serves. Under the direction of the Laboratory Assistant Coordinator and Laboratory Assistant Supervisor, this role helps ensure the efficient organization and effectiveness of the Laboratory Specimens Desk, Reception Area, and specimen procurement.

The position provides specimen collection and care services for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Duties include greeting outpatients, answering telephone calls and questions about specimen collection and timing, coordinating with other hospitals, hospital departments, physicians, medical offices, and reference laboratories, obtaining blood specimens, providing quality customer service, and performing general laboratory duties. The role represents the Laboratory to the public, so a neat appearance and pleasant personality are expected. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Employees are expected to reflect the organization’s iCARE standards: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification is preferred.
• Experience in a hospital laboratory is desired, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the efficient organization and effectiveness of the Laboratory Specimens Desk and Reception Area.
• Procure specimens, including obtaining blood specimens.
• Use age-appropriate specimen collection and care techniques for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Greet outpatients and answer telephone calls.
• Answer questions about specimen collection and timing.
• Coordinate and communicate with other hospitals, hospital departments, physicians, medical offices, and reference laboratories.
• Provide quality customer service and perform general laboratory duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed