Phlebotomist PAM Westminster

Denver Health And Hospital Authority

Job Location:

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 20 - 25

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a motivated Phlebotomist - PAM Westminster to join our team!

We are here for lifes journey.
Where is your life journey taking you

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves something that connects us all:

Humanity in action Triumph in hardship Transformation in health.

Department

Laboratory Services

Job Summary

The 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 blood-drawing trays ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles syringes or related items are of first-time 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 Certificate from a Phlebotomy or clinical Medical Assistant school Required or
A minimum of 3 years of directly related phlebotomy experience may be accepted in lieu of certificate 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 detail-oriented 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

Regular (0.3 FTE)

Salary

$20.00 - $25.41 / hr

Benefits

Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Community resource navigation support
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven 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.

We are recruiting for a motivated Phlebotomist - PAM Westminster to join our team!We are here for lifes journey.Where is your life journey taking youBeing the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves something that connects us all:Humanity in action Triumph in har...