Phlebotomy Technician - full-time (Boise)

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits starting day one

Retirement plan

College savings plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, Idaho seeks a Phlebotomist/Central Processing Tech for a full-time, rotating/variable shift with differential pay for evenings, nights, and weekends. You will collect blood samples, identify patients, transport specimens, and handle related clerical and computer tasks.

Join a team that emphasizes quality care and patient safety. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; phlebotomy certification preferred; hospital phlebotomy experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Effective communication with patients and hospital staff.
• Good working knowledge of medical terminology and computers.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience in phlebotomy in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples and correctly identify patients.
• Transport specimens and perform related clerical and computer tasks.
• Register, order, collect, label, process, and distribute specimens for testing.
• Use computer programs for data entry and act as the lab's central communications point.

Skills

Communication

Medical terminology

Computers

Phlebotomy experience

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care.

Position Summary & Highlights:

We are seeking a Phlebotomist/Central Processing Tech for our Medical Center located in Boise, Idaho. We currently are filling a full-time position.

This is a variable shift.

Evening shift, night shift, and weekends receive an additional pay differential!

In this role you can make a difference by applying your current phlebotomy experience and skills.

What you will do:

Our ideal candidate under the general direction of the supervisor, the phlebotomist collects blood samples, correctly identifies patients, transports specimens and performs all related clerical and computer functions.

As a Phlebotomy Tech at Saint Alphonsus Health System, you will perform the manual tasks involved with registering, ordering, proper collection, labeling, processing, and distribution of specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages. You will be responsible for utilizing relevant computer programs and perform data entry. You'll serve as the central communication of the laboratory for all incoming requests as well as maintaining quality and quantity of specimens sent to reference laboratories and the reporting of results received.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and hospital staff.
• Good working knowledge of medical terminology and computers.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Experience in phlebotomy in a hospital setting preferred.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.