Phlebotomist - OMC

About the position

We are recruiting for a motivated Phlebotomist - OMC to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. The Phlebotomist, under general supervision, draws blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research that is utilized in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of physical conditions. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods; from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods and from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.
• Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
• Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories, documenting the route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
• Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
• Monitor specimen collection devices to ensure proper operation.
• Organize and/or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
• Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
• Prevent unnecessary invasive phlebotomy and report patient concerns to appropriate care provider for immediate follow up.
• Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.
• Assist in training and teaching students, new staff or other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program in Phlebotomy Required or Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program in Medical Assistant Required.
• Less than 1 year of work experience.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience or 200 successful blood draws preferred.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe environment of care.
• Skills necessary to successfully perform phlebotomy in a variety of age groups.
• Ability to handle patient specimens and laboratory equipment.
• Familiar with regulatory compliance in quality control and competency requirements.
• Good communication and customer relation skills to ensure patient safety and quality processes in the laboratory.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented work in identifying, accessioning, and handling specimens for processing and testing.
• Basic computer and hospital/laboratory information system skills.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer + free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.