Phlebotomist

Job Summary And Responsibilities As our Phlebotomist you will help patients and co‑workers perform blood collection and specimen processing, assisting with clerical duties as requested so they can maintain laboratory collection turnaround time and ensure accurate specimen processing. Every day, you will practice positive patient identification and follow blood collection procedures. You will be expected to perform venous and capillary punctures on all age groups, utilize appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples, and prioritize work activities to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met. To be successful in this role, you must be a highly skilled professional capable of executing precise blood collections with a patient‑first approach, ensuring comfort and accuracy. You must be instrumental in accelerating critical laboratory turnaround times through expert specimen processing, efficiently handling essential clerical duties, and thriving in a fast‑paced environment where your precision and efficiency directly contribute to saving lives and advancing medical understanding. Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions. Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co‑worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments. Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures. Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements. Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements. Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms. Job Requirements Required High School diploma or GED Excellent customer service and time management skills American Heart Association BLS Provider certification within 90 days Preferred Phlebotomy certificate Three (3) months of phlebotomy in an acute care facility Pay Range $19.01 - $24.24 /hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health