Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to support accurate blood collection and specimen processing. You will interact with patients to ensure comfort and explain test requirements, while maintaining precise labeling and handling of samples.

The role emphasizes meticulous technique, adherence to safety standards, and strong customer service skills to support efficient lab operations and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy program is preferred.
• Six months of phlebotomy work experience preferred.
• Certification as Phlebotomist (PBT/ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

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 skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy program completed

Tools

ASCP Certification

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

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.