Phlebotomist

Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.; Pueblo (CO); Hybride; USD 24 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Plan

Generous PTO

Résumé du poste

Pueblo Community Health Center in Pueblo, CO is looking for a Phlebotomist to perform routine venipuncture and assist with lab record keeping. Responsibilities include maintaining lab records, performing quality control, and ensuring patient comfort during procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school education, preferably with phlebotomy training, and at least one year of experience in a lab setting. We offer competitive benefits, including medical and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with proper training in phlebotomy procedures.
• Graduation from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a lab assistant/phlebotomist preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine venipuncture & heel sticks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain records/logs of lab work performed and provide daily reports.
• Verify identity of patients and explain the procedure.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Laboratory techniques

Medical terminology

Labeling skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Independence

Spanish speaking

Formation

High school graduate

Phlebotomy diploma program

Description du poste

Starting Pay Range: $17.32 - $20.38 per hour and considers preferred experience

Welcome to Pueblo, CO, a community where there is something for everyone! Located two hours south of Denver, Pueblo Community Health Center (PCHC) is in the family-oriented, multicultural town of Pueblo, CO (pop. 150,000). Whether proximity to the great outdoors is a priority or big city shopping, entertainment and professional sports are more your thing, our location is ideal.

Pueblo Community Health Centeroffers a flexible benefits program to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week.

Benefit opportunities presently available to employees are listed below:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Cafeteria 125 Flexible Spending Account

In addition to the benefits available for purchase through the Cafeteria 125 plan, Pueblo Community Health Center offers supplemental insurances and generous paid time off benefits including holidays and personal time off (PTO). The organization also contributes to the employee’s tax-sheltered annuity plan after one year of service.

Job Summary:

Performs routine venipuncture & heel sticks. Assist with lab record keeping and quality control activities.

Reports to: Phlebotomist Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: None

Education/Experience/License/Certification:

• High school graduate or equivalent with proper training in phlebotomy procedures
• Graduation from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program preferred
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a lab assistant/phlebotomist preferred

Required Travel:

• Infrequent travel may include limited local travel.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine venipunctures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
• Skill in labeling and maintaining all materials for collection.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to follow written protocols.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ensure the function and activities of this department to embrace the philosophy, mission, values and Communicate with Heart service model supported by the Board of Directors of Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.
• Adhere to the guidelines and procedures of Pueblo Community Health Center, Inc.
• Performs routine venipuncture & heel sticks appropriate to the age-specific needs of all patients, including peri-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, with little or no supervision.
• Verify and/or record identity of patient and converse with patient to explain procedure as well as allay fear of procedure.
• Perform daily quality control in the laboratory as needed.
• Maintain records/logs of lab work performed and provide daily reports to the Director of Laboratory & Infection Control.
• Assist with identification and labeling of specimens. Stores and distributes specimens.
• Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments. Cleans work area.
• Answers telephone takes messages and provides routine laboratory information.
• Checks inventory of supplies and assists with placing orders.
• Attends required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Adhere to all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above duties are not all inclusive and are not intended to limit or define the duties that may be assigned.

Pueblo Community Health Center is a tobacco and drug-free workplace. EOE