National Jewish Health is hiring: Phlebotomy Technician in Denver

Facility: National Jewish Health - Main Campus

Schedule - Shift - Hours: Full Time - Day Shift: Monday - Friday

This position greets, instructs, and directs patients and visitors. Performs blood collections, including venipuncture and microbiological sample collections. Performs other laboratory procedures, including sweat collections. Delivers safe and appropriate patient care within the scope of established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in a professional, prompt, courteous, and helpful manner. Verifies patient identification and records collection information on laboratory documentation.
• Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures (venipuncture) using standard equipment (vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, straight needles). Reports any adverse reactions to supervisor or nursing staff.
• Performs sweat collections using established procedures. Instructs patients on urine and sputum collection procedures and testing requirements.
• Prepares, processes, labels and stores patient specimens according to departmental procedures using standard techniques and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area and ensures disinfection as required. Maintains supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Transports lab samples to the main lab when necessary.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members.
• Completes patient ordering in electronic systems. Maintains knowledge of HIS/EMR to ensure proficiency.
• Provides education to patients/families using effective teaching skills and National Jewish Health materials as directed by supervisor.
• Attends continuing education programs, manufacturer in-services, and/or professional society programs as directed.

Other Duties

• Performs as phlebotomy concierge as needed.

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Accepts responsibility, demonstrates honesty, and contributes to organizational success.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards and accuracy in processes.
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Works with others to achieve common goals with respect.
• Customer Focus: Keeps customer perspective in decisions and actions.
• Energy: Maintains productivity over time.
• Initiative: Proactively takes action to achieve goals.
• Patient Relations: Ensures patient safety and satisfaction and resolves difficult situations.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

None

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $18.81 - $23.79

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans; HSA/FSA available.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO plus six paid holidays; compliant with state regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Up to $200 annually for preventive activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: FSA with employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: PSLF-eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans with optional buy-up.
• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, etc.
• Exclusive Discounts: Local services, insurance, RTD passes.

Anticipated Application Deadline: 2025-10-03

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National Jewish Health
Human Resources
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
303.398.1035
HR@NJHealth.org

National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non-sectarian institution. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected status. We are a tobacco- and fragrance-free environment.