Phlebotomy Specialist

Job Summary:

The Phlebotomist II is an experienced phlebotomist responsible for accurately and compassionately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing in a professional medical environment.

This role functions as part of a dynamic team in a professional setting with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing
• Work in a professional, medical environment
• Function as part of a dynamic team
• Perform moderately complex laboratory testing
• Act as a Team Lead or Trainer
• Assist with adverse event investigations, research study coordination, and moderate complexity testing
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients, family members, and other caregivers
• Deescalate stressful situations calmly and respectfully

Requirements:

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers
• Advanced skills and performance typically acquired with experience performing phlebotomy in a clinic or hospital setting
• Experience working in a team environment under stressful situations
• Self-motivated and experience working independently
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, and nights
• Ability to take on call shifts, according to department needs
• Must be flexible to work at other facilities, as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years' prior phlebotomy experience or one year Intermountain phlebotomy experience
• High School diploma or equivalent as needed for CLIA compliance
• Previous leadership experience

Physical Requirements:

• Interact with patients, patients' family, patient care providers, and others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information
• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment with precision and accuracy requiring the ability to move fingers and hands
• See and read lab equipment, labels, monitors, and documents
• Walk while transporting phlebotomy equipment cart
• Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work
• Adjust body, including bending, to perform phlebotomy work