Phlebotomist

Primary City/State: Sterling, Colorado Department Name: Sterling PCP RHC Work Shift: Day Job Category: Lab A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work®, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care. The largest city in the northeastern part of the state, Sterling is a farm and ranch community with deep roots on the Colorado prairie. Sterling’s laid‑back lifestyle makes it easy to explore a variety of outdoor and cultural activities, from boating, fishing, skiing and swimming in North Sterling State Park, to hiking, biking, golf, hunting‑and‑shooting sports or admiring unique public art. The Primary Care Clinic at Sterling Regional MedCenter is staffed by physicians and nurse practitioners specializing in family medicine and internal medicine. You will join a team that is heavily immersed in the Sterling community and are passionate about providing the best care possible. As a full time, Phlebotomist for the Primary Care Clinic at Sterling Regional, you will perform initial processing and preparation of samples for transport. Focus on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete. Complete documentation legibly and accurately per site protocol and follow established methods and practices to make Healthcare easier so that life can be better. Hours are Monday – Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the collection and receipt of biological specimens, proper entry into the computer system, preparation of samples for analytical testing, and/or distribution of these specimens to the proper analytical area. This includes responsibility for pre and post aspects of analytical testing. This position will also perform specified analytical testing as assigned. This position may perform duties associated with blood donor registration services. CORE FUNCTIONS Performs specimen collection and patient preparation, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity by using appropriate techniques as required. Aliquots and labels specimens according to established departmental procedures and practices, delivers specimens to the technical area in a timely manner and / or performs initial processing and preparation of samples for transport. Verifies patient demographics, insurance, and diagnostic test information, and accurately enters data into appropriate systems to ensure accurate documentation and billing. Focuses on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete. Initiates computer generated reports as required for patient reporting and quality assurance monitoring. Completes documents legibly and accurately per site protocol. Maintains familiarity with departmental procedures. Uses appropriate documentation to record communications. Maintains laboratory equipment. Maintains clean, safe work environment and makes appropriate reagents/bleach. Performs other technical support functions as determined by the department. Trouble shoots routine problems within their area of responsibility. Assists with inventory management and ordering of supplies. Recognizes and provides input towards opportunities for improvements in financial performance, to decrease costs, improve productivity, and improve service. May perform assigned patient testing, including, but not limited, to EEG, EKG, spirometry and pulse oximetry. May perform collections for drug and alcohol screening, following chain of custody protocols. May be assigned daily oversight of staff workflow, operations, financial activities, and safety and policy standards. Primary contact is with patients, under the direction of the provider and/or clinical supervisor. Internal customers: employees within the organization. External customers: patients and family members, physicians, physician office staff, and other healthcare professionals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. A current license in state practiced as required by state law. May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Phlebotomy certification. Previous experience of at least six months in a clinical laboratory setting or completion of phlebotomy school. Additional related education and/or experience preferred. Estimated Pay Range: $16.65 - $24.97 / hour Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2027-01-16 EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug‑free work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr