Phlebotomist

We are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our team at Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for accurately collecting and handling patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practices.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment.
• Perform specimen collection using various techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital.
• Adhere to and enforce standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
• Participate in opportunities for growth and developing skills such as patient or client registrations, participation in CODE response teams, training as a clinical coach or preceptor, specimen processing, and quality assurance processes.

Requirements

• BLS certification required.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Twelve months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training, or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor preferred.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $18.94 - $24.62 per hour.
• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.