Phlebotomist Technician I - ARUP Laboratories
Salt Lake City, UT
About the Job
Performs high quality routine and advanced venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures
Performs select laboratory bedside (point of care) testing
Maintains open and accurate communications pertaining to laboratory services with health care providers and patients
The position includes such function as matching patient information, data entry, aliquoting, scanning documents, and assist in handling complex issues that arise in the Phlebotomy department
About ARUP : ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development
Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month
We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life
We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence
Consider joining our dynamic team
Essential Functions : Performs routine and advanced venipuncture, capillary, and urine collections according to department standards, in a variety of locations, by collecting high quality specimens in a timely manner, using established phlebotomy techniques accurately labeling and properly handling specimens promptly delivering specimens to the clinical laboratory and/or testing section performing computerized clerical duties necessary to document accurate specimen collection, audit, update, and retrieve data Performs neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy as assigned
Performs laboratory bedside (point of care) testing Immediately processes specimens as they become available
Ensure proper patient identification on both laboratory paperwork/labels and specimens Properly document specimen receipt Order all tests indicated on the laboratory paperwork or process all orders from interface clients Properly comment any additional information Identify issues and document appropriately Labels specimens and paperwork appropriately
Properly handles ambient, refrigerated, and frozen specimens Properly labels paperwork and accompanying samples Prepares specimens for delivery
Complete the proper aliquoting of specimens, ensuring proper labeling Properly operate centrifuges Deliver specimens to appropriate testing destinations Prepare specimens for delivery by creating STLs (Specimen Transfer Lists) and packaging according to specimen temperature Properly prepare study and research specimens for delivery to other ARUP laboratories or for shipping Maintains an organized, clean, and well-stocked work area/phlebotomy tray
Properly disposes of contaminated materials, and observes all established safety policies
Maintains consideration and courtesy toward patients, healthcare providers, and clients, as well as an atmosphere and environment that respects the patient’s dignity and protects their privacy and confidentiality
Maintains ethical standards in the performance of testing and observes principles of data security
Understands, willingly accepts, and performs assignments from the Phlebotomy Lead, Phlebotomy Supervisor, Group Manager or designee, and is supportive of those in authority
Develops and maintains knowledge of the ARUP and UH department facilities, policies, procedures, and processes
Promptly notifies immediate superiors of exceptions and/or unusual occurrences
Proficient in the Laboratory Test Directory
Provides necessary information and timely, appropriate communications to patients, hospital and clinic personnel, ARUP personnel, and various clients for efficient specimen collection and accurate testing
Assists the management team in handling more complex phlebotomy needs; including specimen searches and phlebotomy compromised specimens when needed
Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner at all times as evidenced by Good personal hygiene and compliance with ARUP and Phlebotomy professional appearance policies Treating fellow employees courteously and with respect Expressing opinions and suggestions to appropriate individuals in a constructive manner Successfully completes identified cross training duties and maintains competency
Attends staff meetings and in-service sessions to assure job competency and communication with ARUP
Other duties as assigned
Physical and Other Requirements : Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling
Vision: Having close, far, and peripheral visual acuity to perform a variety of tasks such as make general observations of depth and distance
Color Vision: Perception of and ability to distinguish colors Regular and reliable attendance Reliable and dependable performance Ability to work well with others Ability to work all required overtime Qualifications Education Required + High School Diploma or Equivalent or better Licenses & Certifications Preferred + Phlebotomy Technician Experience Required + Must be able to maintain department phlebotomy and quality requirements Preferred + Certified Phlebotomy Technician + Previous phlebotomy experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
