Phlebotomist I

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, team-oriented person to join our Outpatient Laboratory team 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.

Schedule

Monday and Wednesday: 07:00 a.m. - 17:30 p.m. (2, 10-hour shifts). Rotating Saturday and Sunday weekends from 08:00 - 12:00. This role will require travel to support our system of care locations.

Responsibilities

• Procure blood from patients by venipuncture, fingerstick, or heel stick to obtain blood samples for analysis following age-specific guidelines.
• Ensure patient is correctly identified through the hospital registration system, accounts numbers are current, and correct tests are ordered; check requisitions for data entry errors and resolve questionable orders in a timely manner.
• Accurately prepare specimens for distribution and analysis according to laboratory procedures.
• Create hospital registration encounters.
• Respond in a timely manner to patient/customer needs, including prompt attention to pneumatic tubes, customer deliveries, patient wait times, and phone calls.
• Perform laboratory functions according to guidelines established by regulatory agencies, including familiarization with regulations and quality indicators.
• Perform reagent, inventory, and general maintenance, as required.
• Collect additional non-blood specimens within scope of practice, including but not limited to nasopharyngeal swabs, throat swabs, buccal swabs, and urine specimens.
• May perform waived testing according to guidelines and document quality control appropriately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomist certificate, Medical Assistant certificate, EMT certificate (CO EMT or NREMT), or 6 months of experience as a Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, or EMT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous pediatric experience preferred.

Pay

Hourly Range: $17.57 to $26.35, dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package, including base pay and incentives.
• Paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company-provided life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings).
• Robust wellness program and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit.
• Annual employee bonus program based on organizational performance (paid the following April if goals are met).
• Annual base pay increases based on performance over the previous year.