Phlebotomist Job at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City

Phlebotomist

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Job Summary

As a Phlebotomist at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. We are a highly functioning team that supports many different departments and has a passion for providing the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. In this role you will:

Responsibilities

• Accountable for adhering to our mission, including meeting behavioral expectations (compassion, caring and confidentiality), providing excellence in health care delivery, supporting dignity of all persons, and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Receive orders either by telephone or requisition from the nursing units or physicians; enter requests on computer by patient number, operator and tests ordered and travel to patient site as necessary to obtain specimens.
• Prepare skin site and perform venipuncture and skin punctures according to established aseptic techniques to obtain blood specimens in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Instruct patients in specimen collection methods and procedures (i.e., urinalysis and bacteriology), and obtain specimens for culture and analysis.
• Label and record specimens obtained, transport them to the laboratory and distribute to appropriate laboratory area for analysis.
• Follow guidelines that maintain safety for oneself, patients, visitors and co-workers and, if classified as a category I or II employee under OSHA regulations, adhere to OSHA standards by wearing personal protective equipment, following universal precautions and being knowledgeable about blood borne pathogens.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Collect blood samples and urine from patients for laboratory testing including blood cultures.
• Register specimens and order tests in LIS and prepare/label samples for internal or external testing.
• Communicate lab test requests and results to appropriate staff, departments, and/or physicians.
• Collect and document urine drug screens requiring chain of custody.
• Assist with in-services or training as assigned.
• Assist with administrative duties within the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Previous health care experience required; laboratory experience and knowledge of aseptic methods and basic medical terminology preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Analytical skills necessary to select best site for obtaining blood and bacteriological specimens based on physicians' orders.
• Does not pose a direct threat or risk to the safety and health of themselves and other employees.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification.
• Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• Excellent communication, people and problem‑solving skills.

Computer and Clerical Skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification. This is required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.