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About the Role

Phlebotomist I is responsible for accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practice in a manner that enhances patient and caregiver engagement. This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Perform specimen collection using various techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, including Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – newborns, intensive care patients, and all other areas of the hospital.
• Adhere to and enforce standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
• Adhere to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
• Opportunities for growth, developing skills such as patient registration, participation in CODE response teams, training and mentoring new staff, specimen processing, and participation in special projects.
• Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.

Requirements

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems.
• Ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Resilient and able to manage stressful situations professionally.
• BLS Required.
• Ability to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Ability to verbally communicate, hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Ability to use computer and type for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Ability to bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Ability to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Ability to push/pull gurneys and portable equipment.
• Ability to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle.

Skills

• Communication
• Patient Care
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Operations
• Regulatory Requirements
• Computer Literacy
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Location

• Salt Lake City, Utah

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Preferred.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $18.94 - $24.62 per hour

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

About the Company

• Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer.
• At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience.
• HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you.
• While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness.
• We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules.
• Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.
• Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
• All positions subject to close without notice.

Equal Opportunity

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.