Float Phlebotomist

About the role

The Phlebotomist I is responsible for accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practice in a manner that enhances patient and caregiver engagement.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment.
• Work as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
• Perform specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, including Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital.
• Adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
• Navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Manage stressful situations professionally and take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.

Qualifications

• BLS Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent, Preferred
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred.

Skills

• Communication
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Operations
• Regulatory Requirements
• Computer Literacy
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Benefits

Intermountain Caregivers in this role will communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will also have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as: Patient registration, Participation in CODE response teams, Training and mentoring new staff, Specimen Processing, Participation in special projects, Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader. This position requires organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and can manage stressful situations professionally. Ability to take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $18.94 - $24.62

Schedule

Shift Specifics: Sign on Bonus Eligible - $1750 Float to North Utah County Clinics 8 hours shifts with 7 or 9 am start times Mon - Fri.