Phlebotomist I

Children's Hospital Colorado; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Wheat Ridge is seeking a detail-oriented Phlebotomist/MA/EMT to collect blood and non-blood specimens for pediatric, adult and prenatal patients. Training will occur at the Anschutz campus in Aurora for 8–10 weeks.

You will identify patients accurately, ensure correct tests, prepare specimens, and maintain prompt communication with the care team while following regulatory guidelines. This role requires teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomist, MA or EMT certification or 6 months experience as Phlebotomist/MA/EMT required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples by venipuncture, fingerstick or heel stick per age-specific guidelines.
• Ensure patient is correctly identified and tests ordered; resolve data-entry issues promptly.
• Prepare specimens for distribution and analysis per procedures.
• Respond promptly to patient/customer needs (deliveries, wait times, calls).
• Perform lab functions per regulatory guidelines and quality indicators.
• Manage reagent inventory and routine maintenance per procedures.
• Collect non-blood specimens (nasopharyngeal/throat swabs, buccal swabs, urine).

Skills

Phlebotomy

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Accurately collects and handles appropriate patient samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in support of clinical laboratory operations. This position is required to work at all Children's Colorado locations in the system of care.

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, team-oriented person to join our Outpatient Laboratory team supporting, here at Children's Hospital Colorado! Our laboratory testing plays a key role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of pediatric, adult and prenatal conditions. With state-of-the-art laboratory services, facilities and technologies, we support and guide quality patient care across the pediatric spectrum. Our labs offer a wide range of high-quality lab screenings and diagnostic tests with rapid turnaround times, as well as an unmatched scope and capabilities, including diagnostic tests that aren't available anywhere else in the country. Our extraordinary team at Children's Hospital Colorado is creating the future of child health, and we need top talent to do it. Join us!

Shift

Monday- Friday, 07:00-17:30 (4-10's). With one day off during the week.

Rotating Saturdays & Sundays, 08:00-12:00.

*This position is for Wheat Ridge Outpatient Lab, but all training is required to be performed at the Anschutz campus, in Aurora. Training will last approximately 8 - 10 weeks.*

Duties & Responsibilities

• Procures blood from patients by venipuncture, fingerstick or heel stick to obtain blood samples for analysis following age-specific guidelines.
• Ensures patient is correctly identified through the hospital registration system, account numbers are current, and correct tests are ordered; checks requisitions for data entry errors and resolves questionable orders in a timely manner.
• Accurately prepares specimens for distribution and analysis according to laboratory procedures.
• Responds in a timely manner to patient/customer needs, including prompt attention to pneumatic tubes, customer deliveries, patient wait times, and phone calls.
• Performs laboratory functions according to guidelines established by regulatory agencies, including familiarization with regulations and quality indicators.
• Performs reagent inventory and general maintenance, as assigned and documents according to standard procedures.
• Collects additional non-blood specimens within scope of practice including, but not limited to nasopharyngeal swabs, throat swabs, buccal swabs and urine specimens.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • High School diploma or GED
• Area of Study
  • None applicable
• Experience
  • Required: None
• Equivalency
  • Not Applicable
• Licenses & Certifications
  • None
• Additional Requirements
  • Phlebotomist or MA or EMT or 6 months experience as a Phlebotomist, MA or EMT. Phlebotomist certificate or Medical Assistant certificate or EMT certificate (CO EMT or NREMT) or 6 months of experience as a Phlebotomist, MA or EMT.
• Competency
  • None

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $18.27 to $27.40

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Location: Wheat Ridge

Estimated Close Date: 11/10/2026