Phlebotomist

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holiday pay

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest cancer care provider, seeks an experienced phlebotomist at our Denver clinic (Rose Medical Center). Salary range is $19.50–$23.00 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires 3–5 years of phlebotomy experience and appropriate licensure is recommended. The position involves direct patient interaction and adherence to OSHA and universal precautions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in phlebotomy.
• High school diploma or equivalent recommended.
• Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.
• All qualified candidates pass a background check and drug test post offer.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Maintains proper documentation per quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures supplies are viable for patient collection.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and incoming reports.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion and ensures properly labeled specimens.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively and maintains area; performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 at our Denver (Rose Medical Center) clinic.

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 meet the essential functions.

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.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position.