Phlebotomist I

Phlebotomist I

Requirements

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers.
• Ability to take on-call shifts, according to department needs.
• Must be flexible to work in other facilities, as needed.
• Adheres to all personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including, but not limited to, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.
• 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 that may include weekends, holidays, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients, family members, and other caregivers.
• Demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
• Deescalate stressful situations calmly and respectfully.
• Serve as a patient and clinical staff liaison.
• Technical writing.
• Downtime planning.
• Leading continuous improvement projects.
• Other responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader.

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