Phlebotomist

About the role

The Phlebotomist 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 in an experienced manner.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment.
• Perform specimen collection using techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Collect specimens from patients in various acuities, including Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
• Manage stress and handle emergencies professionally.
• Take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations.
• Perform advanced collection and troubleshooting techniques such as bilateral nares or non-standard kit collection.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Preferred.
• Twelve months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor, Preferred.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Preferred.
• Twelve 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
• Complex Problem Solving
• Training and Mentoring
• Clinical Staffing
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits

Intermountain Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.