Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking a Phlebotomist to accurately collect and process blood samples and other specimens at the site.

You will deliver excellent customer service, clarify test requirements, and provide essential laboratory information to support efficient operations and high-quality patient care. Prior phlebotomy experience and certification are valued, with on-site responsibilities at St. Anthony Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy program completion preferred.
• Six months phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomist such as PBT(ASCP) or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs venous, capillary, urine drug screen, swab collection, or other specimen collection as defined by site.
• Ensures quality collection of specimens, including appropriate sample container, sample volume, collection priority, and sample identification.
• Receives specimens, assesses priority, assures appropriate specimen identification and appropriate specimen type.
• Centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to appropriate testing area.
• Prepares samples for offsite testing to include assessing appropriate sample type, container, and temperature.
• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Specimen handling

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy program completion

Tools

Certification: PBT (ASCP)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Phlebotomist, you will primarily be responsible for the accurate collection and processing of blood samples and other specimens as defined by the site.

Every day, you will provide a high level of customer service, addressing lab inquiries, clarifying test requirements, and providing other essential laboratory information. Your meticulous sample collection and professional patient interactions will be crucial to efficient lab operations and quality patient care.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical skill in phlebotomy, a strong commitment to accuracy and patient comfort, and excellent interpersonal skills for effective customer service.

• Performs venous, capillary, urine drug screen, swab collection, or other specimen collection as defined by site.

• Ensures quality collection of specimens, including appropriate sample container, sample volume, collection priority, and sample identification.

• Receives specimens, assesses priority, assures appropriate specimen identification and appropriate specimen type.

• Centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to appropriate testing area.

• Prepares samples for offsite testing to include assessing appropriate sample type, container, and temperature.

• Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Completion of a phlebotomy program

• Six (6) months of phlebotomy work experience

• Certified Phlebomist such as PBT(ASCP) or equivalent certification

Where You'll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life‑saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission’s National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you’re looking to be part of a fast‑paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.

Pay Range

$18.60 - $28.83 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.