Phlebotomist
| Company | Intermountain Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Location | Layton, UT, USA |
| Salary | $18.12 – $23.55 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Certificate |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers.
- Ability to take on-call shifts, according to department needs.
- Must be flexible to work in other facilities, as needed.
- Adheres to all personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including, but not limited to, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.
Responsibilities
- Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing.
- Perform specimen collection using techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
- Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, including newborns and patients in intensive care.
- Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
- Adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
- Participate in CODE response teams, training and mentoring new staff, specimen processing, and special projects as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six months of phlebotomy experience OR Phlebotomy training as approved by Manager/Supervisor.
- High School diploma or equivalent in compliance with CLIA regulations.
- Certificate of completion from phlebotomy school or program.
- Willingness to work in a team environment under stressful situations.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Basic computer skills.