Phlebotomist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist I to accurately collect and handle patient specimens for diagnostic testing, operating in a professional medical environment across outpatient, ED, inpatient, and newborn services.

You will work as part of a dynamic team, performing venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections while adhering to safety regulations and patient-friendly communication.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with patients and families
• Attention to detail in specimen collection
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Teamwork and reliability in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing
• Perform procedures like venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swabs
• Adhere to safety regulations and PPE requirements
• Communicate procedures and instructions clearly to patients and families
• Support registration, CODE response participation, and training of new staff

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

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Job Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday

• Phlebotomist I 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 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. They will also have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as:
• Patient registration
• Participation in CODE response teams
• Training and mentoring new staff
• Specimen Processing
• Participation in special 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.

Skills

• Communication
• Patient Care