Phlebotomist

US Oncology Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Wellness program

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Critical illness and accident coverage

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers in Longmont, CO is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join our team. You will collect blood specimens, ensure patient comfort, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Requires 3–5 years of phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma, and licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy is recommended. Salary ranges from $19.50 to $23.00 per hour, with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and more.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years phlebotomy experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent recommended.
• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects specimens as ordered; ensures proper consent where required.
• Maintains accurate documentation in QA records, logs, and checklists.
• Manages inventory of supplies and verifies viability before use.
• Sends specimens to reference labs for tests not done in-house.
• Processes orders and in-house/outgoing reports; maintains daily paperwork.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion; labels specimens per policy.
• Operates designated lab equipment and keeps work area clean and organized.
• Complies with OSHA and universal precautions; disposes of hazardous materials properly.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information.

Skills

Compassionate

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy licensure (recommended)

Job description

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Phlebotomist in Longmont.

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Phlebotomist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting blood specimens, ensuring patient comfort, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to all safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent customer service, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Salary Range: $19.50-$23.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed. -Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and reagents for waived lab tests.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures. -Properly disposes of hazardous materials. -Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires 3-5 years experience. High school diploma or equivalent is recommended. Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal range. Requires legible handwriting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.