Phlebotomist (PRN)

Family-Health-West; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

403(b) with 4% match

Health Savings Account option

Telemedicine

Job summary

Family Health West in Fruita, Colorado is seeking a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our caring team. You will collect blood samples, label properly, and ensure patient safety while delivering high-quality care.

This role offers growth opportunities across Western Colorado, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to a welcoming, patient-centered environment focused on high standards and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• 1 year related experience required; pediatric blood collection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples with proper patient identification and labeling.
• Maintain reliable, punctual attendance and professional communication.
• Transport and deliver samples to the laboratory as per procedures.
• Operate Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Mentor new staff and students; provide education as needed.
• Pack, ship, and prepare specimens for reference labs.
• Answer phones and provide general customer service.
• Ability to float to Hospital, Redlands, or Fruita offices for coverage.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and perform required physical tasks.

Skills

Blood collection

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

LIS operation

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Certification

Tools

LIS

Job description

You belong here! At Family Health West, you’re more than an employee, you’re family.

When you enter our facility, you know it’s Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You’ll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you’ll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you’ll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that’s what got us to the top! You’ll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it’s no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we’ve created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collects blood samples ensuring proper patient identification and labeling of samples.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Collection of blood from surrounding nursing facilities.
• Follows hospital policies and procedures for transporting/delivering samples from offices to the laboratory.
• Maintains strict quality control for procedures.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Maintains needed equipment and supplies.
• Orients and mentors new staff members and students.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Along with patient collection and obtaining specimens for processing, you’ll pack, ship and prepare specimens to be sent to references labs.
• Provide additional help in other areas of the laboratory including answering phones and general customer service
• Ability to float to Hospital, Redlands or Fruita office draw station for coverage as needed.
• Ability to perform work that requires occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting, Frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Competently operate Laboratory Information System (LIS)

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Education High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2. Licenses No Professional License required.
• 3. Certifications Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited agency (ex. ASCP) preferred.
• 4. Experience 1 year related experience required. Experienced with pediatric blood collection required. Completion of and approved phlebotomy training course (or equivalent)

Wage starts at $19.00 plus 15% for PRN and goes up based on experience

Immunizations required for employment including flu vaccine

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

• FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES WORKING AT LEAST 30 HOURS A WEEK
• Medical Plan Options:
• I. PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• II. High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• III. Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings

A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Required

1. A minimum of 1 year experience as a Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist required.2. High School Diploma or equivalent, as well as Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited agency (ASCP) preferred.3. Completion of and approved phlebotomy training course (or equivalent).4. Experienced with pediatric blood collection required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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