Phlebotomist - OMC
Phlebotomist - OMC
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Department
DH Laboratory Services Pav LJob SummaryThe Phlebotomist under general supervision draws blood for tests transfusions donations or research that is utilized in the detection diagnosis and treatment of physical conditions. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Essential Functions:
- CollectionDraw blood from veins by vacuum tube syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods; from capillaries by dermal puncture such as heel or finger stick methods and from arteries using arterial collection techniques. 40
- Laboratory TestingConduct standards tests such as blood alcohol blood culture oral glucose tolerance glucose screening blood smears or peak and trough drug levels tests. Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories documenting the route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis. Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis. 20
- Equipment MaintenanceMonitors specimen collection devices to ensure proper operation. Organize and/or clean blooddrawing trays ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles syringes or related items are of firsttime use. Dispose of contaminated sharps in accordance with applicable laws standards and policies. 20
- Patient Advocacy and SupportPrevent unnecessary invasive phlebotomy and report patient concerns to appropriate care provider for immediate follow up. Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health safety and comfort. 10
- TrainingMay assist in training and teaching students new staff or other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques. 10
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required and
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Phlebotomy Required or
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Medical Assistant Required
Work Experience:
- less than 1 year Six months of phlebotomy experience or 200 successful blood draws preferred
Licenses:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
- Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
- Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
- Skills necessary to successfully perform phlebotomy in a variety of age groups.
- Ability to handle patient specimens and laboratory equipment.
- Familiar with regulatory compliance in quality control and competency requirements.
- Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
- Excellent organizational skills and detailoriented work in identifying accessioning and handling specimens for processing and testing.
- Basic computer and hospital/laboratory information system skills
Shift
Days (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$20.00 $25.41 / hrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5 and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
