Phlebotomist

Banner Health; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Sterling, Colorado is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Primary Care Clinic at Sterling Regional MedCenter. You will perform collection and preparation of specimens, ensure accuracy, and document results in the site system. Hours are Monday–Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM.

Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care in a community-focused setting. A high school diploma or GED and phlebotomy certification are required; experience in a clinical lab is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Six months experience in clinical lab or completion of phlebotomy school.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection and patient preparation with correct ID and specimen integrity.
• Verifies patient demographics and data entry for accurate documentation/billing.
• Maintains quality and completes documents per site protocol.
• Maintains and cleans laboratory equipment and environment.
• Assists with inventory and supplies; suggests cost-saving improvements.
• May perform patient testing and donor registration duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Patient care

Data entry

Education

High school diploma/GED

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Primary City/State:

Sterling, Colorado

Department Name:

Sterling PCP RHC

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Lab

A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work®, prioritizes team members and strives to be the be the best place to work in health care.

The largest city in the northeastern part of the state, Sterling is a farm and ranch community with deep roots on the Colorado prairie. Sterling’s laid-back lifestyle makes it easy to explore a variety of outdoor and cultural activities, from boating, fishing, skiing and swimming in North Sterling State Park, to hiking, biking, golf, hunting-and-shooting sports or admiring unique public art.

The Primary Care Clinic at Sterling Regional MedCenter is staffed by physicians and nurse practitioners specializing in family medicine and internal medicine. You will join a team that is heavily immersed in the Sterling community and are passionate about providing the best care possible.

As a full time, Phlebotomist for the Primary Care Clinic at Sterling Regional, you will perform initial processing and preparation of samples for transport. Focus on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete. Complete documentation legibly and accurately per site protocol and follow established methods and practices to make Healthcare easier so that life can be better. Hours are Monday — Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

At Banner Medical Group, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings – from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi‑specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the collection and receipt of biological specimens, proper entry into the computer system, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and/or distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. This includes responsibility for pre and post aspects of analytical testing. This position will also perform specified analytical testing as assigned. This position may perform duties associated with blood donor registration services.

Core Functions

1. Performs specimen collection and patient preparation, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity by using appropriate techniques as required. Aliquots and labels specimens according to established departmental procedures and practices, delivers specimens to the technical area in a timely manner and / or performs initial processing and preparation of samples for transport.
2. Verifies patient demographics, insurance, and diagnostic test information, and accurately enters data into appropriate systems to ensure accurate documentation and billing.
3. Focuses on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete. Initiates computer generated reports as required for patient reporting and quality assurance monitoring. Completes documents legibly and accurately per site protocol. Maintains familiarity with departmental procedures. Uses appropriate documentation to record communications.
4. Maintains laboratory equipment. Maintains clean, safe work environment and makes appropriate reagents/bleach. Performs other technical support functions as determined by the department. Trouble shoots routine problems within their area of responsibility.
5. Assists with inventory management and ordering of supplies. Recognizes and provides input towards opportunities for improvements in financial performance, to decrease costs, improve productivity, and improve service.
6. May perform assigned patient testing, including, but not limited, to EEG, EKG, spirometry and pulse oximetry. May perform collections for drug and alcohol screening, following chain of custody protocols.
7. May be assigned daily oversight of staff workflow, operations, financial activities, and safety and policy standards.
8. Primary contact is with patients, under the direction of the provider and/or clinical supervisor. Internal customers: employees within the organization. External customers: patients and family members, physicians, physician office staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. A current license in state practiced as required by state law.

May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

Preferred Qualifications

Phlebotomy certification. Previous experience of at least six months in a clinical laboratory setting or completion of phlebotomy school.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range

$16.65 – $24.97 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner)

2027-01-16

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