Phlebotomy Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist I to join our team at Northfield Clinic - Primary Care in Denver, Colorado. As a Phlebotomist I, you will play a critical role in accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment.

1. Perform phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heelstick) according to established procedures, identifying patients using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens and specimen containers accurately.
2. Determine the correct priority for STAT, Routine, ASAP, etc. specimen collections and collect and receive specimens into the laboratory utilizing computer protocols, including processing, preparation, centrifugation, aliquot, and routing of specimens.
3. Ensure the timely transport and processing of all patient specimens for testing, filing patients' lab reports, requisitioning charges for the business office, and sending reports to outside hospitals and clinics.
4. Perform complex specimen set-up, enter complex orders and results, pack and ship infectious materials, and communicate any special situations related to specimens or testing with all appropriate staff and management.
5. Clean and maintain equipment, centrifuges, and refrigerators, record daily temperatures of all refrigerators in the phlebotomy areas, order supplies, and maintain sufficient inventory to efficiently operate phlebotomy services.
6. Document and communicate information thoroughly and accurately, utilizing equipment according to departmental guidelines, and ensure equipment and supplies are maintained in appropriate working order.
7. Maintain a neat and clean work area, dispose of waste appropriately, clean bench areas and equipment, restock supplies as appropriate, and maintain the washroom and perform washroom functions as needed.
8. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCL Health and abide by service behavior standards.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from one of the following required: RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician), AMT PBT (Phlebotomy Technician), ASCP American Sociaety of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Association of Phlebotomy Technicians (NAPT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Nationa Phlebotomy Association (NPA), American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals (ACA), American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), National Healthcare Certification Association (NHCO).
• Preferred six (6) months of laboratory experience.

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.

Northfield Clinic - Primary Care, Denver, Colorado. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 25.