Temp Phlebotomist I

Overview Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Phlebotomist in Aurora.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. Health, dental, and vision plans; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance

Responsibilities -Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.

• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using for patient collection.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion. Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.
• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment and work area as directed. -Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines for personnel. Complies with regulatory agency standards. Properly disposes of hazardous materials. -Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and laboratory area as needed.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.

High school diploma or equivalent is recommended. Licensure from an accredited school of phlebotomy recommended.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Direct contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware, and needles.

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis for this position.