Phlebotomist I

Job Summary Accurately collects and handles appropriate patient samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease in support of clinical laboratory operations. Shift Outpatient Lab at Anschutz Medical Campus 07:00 a.m. - 17:30 p.m. Rotating Saturdays (once every 4 weeks) Essential Functions An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Procure blood from patients by venipuncture, fingerstick or heel stick to obtain blood samples for analysis following age‑specific guidelines. Ensures patient is correctly identified through the hospital registration system, accounts numbers are current and correct tests are ordered; checks requisitions for data entry errors and resolves questionable orders in a timely manner. Accurately prepares specimens for distribution and analysis according to laboratory procedures. Creates hospital registration encounters. Responds in a timely manner to patient/customer needs, including prompt attention to pneumatic tubes, customer deliveries, patient wait times and phone calls. Performs laboratory functions according to guidelines established by regulatory agencies, including familiarization with regulations and quality indicators. Performs reagent, inventory and general maintenance, as required. Collects additional non‑blood specimens within scope of practice including, but not limited, to nasopharyngeal swabs, throat swabs, buccal swabs and urine specimens. May perform waived testing according to guidelines and documents quality control appropriately. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Phlebotomist certificate or Medical Assistant certificate or EMT certificate (CO EMT or NREMT) or 6 months of experience as a Phlebotomist, MA or EMT. Equivalency: NA Certification(s): NA Licensure: NA Preferred Qualifications Pediatric experience is preferred, but not required. Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $17.57 to $26.35 Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job‑related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non‑job‑related information. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #J-18808-Ljbffr