Phlebotomist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Superior (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Phlebotomist I to accurately collect and handle patient specimens for diagnostic testing, following best practices and ensuring patient engagement. The role spans fast-paced hospital settings and clinics, offering growth through hands-on experience.

The position emphasizes PPE compliance, empathy in communication with patients and families, and opportunities for ongoing training, mentoring, and participation in special projects within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Preferred.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing in a professional medical environment.
• Perform specimen collection using venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections across patient populations.
• Adhere to PPE requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings (gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, masks).
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and families, showing empathy in every interaction.
• Assist with patient registration, CODE response participation, training and mentoring of new staff, and specimen processing.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Operations

Regulatory Requirements

Computer Literacy

Teamwork

Working Independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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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Superior Clinic

3 Superior Dr., Suite 400

Superior, CO 80027

Job Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday
• Hours: Full-Time (40 Hours)

Essential Functions

• 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
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Operations
• Regulatory Requirements
• Computer Literacy
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Preferred.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Superior Clinic

Work City

Superior

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$19.29 - $24.62

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