Phlebotomist I

Talentify; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Phlebotomist I for the Salt Lake City, UT location to collect and process specimens, explain the venipuncture procedure to patients, and ensure specimen integrity through proper labeling and handling.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of venipuncture experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong customer service skills. This role involves adhering to safety regulations and collaborating with lab staff.

Qualifications

• Experience doing blood draws and labeling specimens.
• Centrifuging specimens and recording maintenance data.
• High School Diploma or GED; 1–2 years venipuncture experience.
• Experience with geriatric patient draws and good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing phlebotomy duties, troubleshooting, training and workflow recommendations.
• Collects and stores specimens; explains venipuncture to patients; labels and processes specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a Clinical Laboratory company, is looking for a Phlebotomist I for their Salt Lake City, UT location.

Responsibilities

• The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, trouble shooting, training and making work flow recommendations.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures. Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required. Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles. Fully understand all of the physicians' orders. Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order. Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct. Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen. Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations. Attend annual department trainings. Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Requirements

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Minimum of 1-2 years work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with geriatric patient draws
• Good customer service
• Specimen processing skills

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities