Job Information
Intermountain Health Phlebotomist in Ogden, Utah
Job Description:
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.
Job Specifics:
Full time - 7 on 7 off working over nights
Location: McKay Dee Hospital
Benefits Eligible
Sign on Bonus Eligible - $1750
The Phlebotomist is an experienced phlebotomist with advanced phlebotomy and/or specimen processing skills. In addition to basic Phlebotomist I responsibilities, the Phlebotomist II may act as a Team Lead or Trainer and assist with adverse event investigations, research study coordination, moderate complexity testing, and may fulfill functions of a Coordinator or Supervisor, in their absence.
These caregivers compassionately communicate procedures and instructions with patients, family members, and other caregivers and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. The Phlebotomist II may be responsible for deescalating stressful situations calmly and respectfully. They will have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as:
Serving 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
Phlebotomist 1
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Phlebotomist 2
Minimum Qualifications
Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers. (BLS certifications accepted by Intermountain can be found HERE.)
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.
Ability to take on call shifts, according to department needs.
Must be flexible to work at 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.
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
Physical Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent, Preferred.
Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred.
Physical Requirements
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as 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. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location:
Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital
Work City:
Ogden
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
35
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.12 - $23.55
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a 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.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .
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