Phlebotomist
Intermountain Health
**Job Description:**
The Phlebotomist I is responsible to accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment. This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics. Caregivers in this role will gain valuable experience and knowledge to help prepare them for workplace and career advancement.
Posting Specifics
+ Entry Rate: $17.50/hour + depending on experience + **$1,750 Sign-On Bonus**
+ Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
+ Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Rotating day shifts including Monday - Friday (6 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.), Saturday (8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), and Sunday (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
+ Department: Laboratory Phlebotomy, St. George Regional Hospital
Perks of Working for Intermountain
+ Discounted transit / commuter pass
+ Meal discounts
+ 24/7 on-site, state-of-the art fitness centers at many facilities (about $5 per month) including group fitness classes at select facilities
+ Health and Wellness Programs including a Live Well Incentive Program
+ 401(k) 2% for all caregivers with additional matching up to 4%
+ Over 302,000 discount offers across 10,000 cities on everything from pizza, the zoo, movie tickets, car rentals, and hotels
+ Education Assistance (must be benefits eligible)
+ Tuition Loan Assistance for full-time caregivers (available for select positions), up to $3,000 per calendar year
+ Education and Development Opportunities
+ Employee Appreciation Events (including a yearly gift)
+ Many facilities have full-service cafés, gift shops, and ATMs onsite
+ CNA Scholarships and Tuition Assistance available for select certification (must be benefits eligible + employed by Intermountain Healthcare for 90 days) call 800-283-4550 (Option 2) or visit https://www.gwcu.org/CNAScholarship
+ Cell Phone Discounts (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile)
+ Discounted Lagoon Amusement Park Tickets
Job Details
The Phlebotomist I performs specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections. These caregivers collect specimens from patients of various acuities, such as Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital. They are at the forefront of patient care and adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
Intermountain Caregivers in this role will communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will also have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as:
+ Patient registration
+ Participation in CODE response teams
+ Training and mentoring new staff
+ Specimen Processing
+ Participation in special projects
+ Other laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader.
This position requires organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and have the ability to manage stressful situations in a professional manner.
Minimum Qualifications
+ Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/explore-careers/job-requirements/)
+ High School diploma or GED in compliance with CLIA regulations.
+ Ability to take on-call shifts, according to department needs.
+ Must be flexible to work in other facilities, as needed.
+ Adheres to all personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including, but not limited to, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Six months of phlebotomy experience OR Phlebotomy training as approved by Manager/Supervisor.
+ Certificate of completion from phlebotomy school or program
+ Willingness to work in a team environment under stressful situations.
+ Self-motivated and able to work independently.
+ Basic computer skills.
**Physical Requirements:**
Physical Requirements
+ Interact with patients, patients' family, patient care providers, and others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information.
+ Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment with precision and accuracy requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
+ See and read lab equipment, labels, monitors, and documents.
+ Walk while transporting phlebotomy equipment cart.
+ Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.
+ Adjust body, including bending, to perform phlebotomy work.
**Location:**
St George Regional Hospital
**Work City:**
St George
**Work State:**
Utah
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$18.12 - $23.55
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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