"Phlebotomist - OBGYN, Central Park"

Phlebotomist - OBGYN, Central Park

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Community Practice

Job Summary:
A Phlebotomist is a technical/paraprofessional who works in the medical field and specializes in blood draws. These paraprofessionals assist healthcare providers in treating patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Checks patient identification and test requisitions, and reports discrepancies.
• Helps patients or donors relax by explaining their work and sampling procedures.
• Finds the best vein for venipuncture and the correct needle size and location for each draw.
• Obtains blood samples through venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Sanitizes the lab area and supplies, such as needles, gloves, and specimen containers.
• Labels and stores samples and prepares them for laboratory testing.
• Tracks collected blood to the lab and delivers samples to other departments for analysis.
• Maintains specimen integrity by following aseptic techniques, department procedures, and isolation procedures.
• Accurately rooms patients, obtains & records vital signs, patient history, and reason for seeking care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality, written and verbal.
• Communicates effectively and in an attentive manner with every patient encounter.
• Verifies patient's understanding of the purpose of the visit.
• Provides patient care in a safe, comfortable, and private environment.
• Cleans exam rooms and other patient care areas between each patient.
• Maintains work areas, exam rooms, supplies, equipment, medications, and immunizations.
• Documents work processes as required.
• Ensures mistakes or inconsistencies in medical records are corrected to reduce/eliminate errors.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Denver, CO.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of phlebotomy training program.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as a phlebotomist.
• Certified Phlebotomist (CPT).
• EPIC and Kronos experience.
• Experience with MS Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.

Conditions of Employment:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider-level CPR certification.
• Maintains all required licensures and certifications for the position.
• Must be able to work in-person.
• Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and personal skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented to interact with patients in a caring manner and to stay on schedule.
• Effectively communicate with patients during check-in and the blood draw.
• High customer service skills to help calm patients and ensure a peaceful environment.

Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $41,736 to $48,413.

How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Questions should be directed to: Allyson Krumenacker, Allyson.Krumenacker@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply within one (1) month of the posting date.