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Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona · 1 day ago

Phlebotomy Tech I

Greeley, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.43/hr - $27.65/hr

Sonora Quest Laboratories is seeking a Phlebotomy Tech I to join their team at Banner North Colorado Medical Center. The role involves the collection and processing of biological specimens, ensuring accurate data entry, and performing specified analytical testing while adhering to established policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards

Specimen collection, general laboratory specimen processing, or referral laboratory processing, ensuring correct patient and specimen identification and specimen integrity

Enters and verifies patient demographics, location, physician data, tests requested, time and date of collection, appropriate clinical information, and all other pertinent data found on requisitions and computer-generated orders as required for processing and billing

Verifies accuracy of entered information and appropriateness of specimens received

Aliquots and labels specimens according to established departmental procedures and practices, delivers specimens to the technical area in a timely manner and/or performs initial processing and preparation of samples for transport

May assist in monitoring workflow and training of new employees

Focuses on quality by assuring that all work performed is accurate and complete

Completes documents legibly and accurately per site protocol

Follows established methods and practices and maintains familiarity with departmental procedures

Uses appropriate documentation to record communications and initiates computer generated reports as required for patient reporting and quality assurance monitoring

Meets departmental standards for productivity and quality as currently defined and actively participates and provides input to dept/system via committees or Six Sigma teams

Maintains acceptable specimen rejection rates and meets the departmental standards for productivity and quality as currently defined

Participates in departmental financial responsibilities through the appropriate use of supplies and materials and avoids excessive waste

Participates in department initiatives to reduce costs and improve service and has basic knowledge of billing

Communicates courteously and professionally with internal and external customers

Interacts with co-workers with an emphasis on teamwork and a focus on customer service

Resolves basic service issues and attends meetings while remaining current with internal/external communications, i.e. e-mail, newsletters, etc

Acknowledges and understands the importance of ‘Patient Rights’ and privacy (HIPAA)

Qualification

PhlebotomySpecimen collectionDHS Fingerprinting CertificationMedical terminologyBilingual (Spanish/English)

Required

Minimum age requirement of 18

High School diploma or equivalent may be required dependent on state regulatory requirements

Basic knowledge of department resource materials

Completion of a phlebotomy program or phlebotomy experience

Position may require DHS Fingerprinting Certification or the ability to obtain fingerprint certification

Dependent on department/location, candidate must possess a valid state driver's license in the state of employment and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy

Float positions require travel and flexible hours required to work multiple locations and required to cover at mobile phlebotomy facilities/in-office phlebotomy locations with minimal notice

Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements, weekends, holidays and overtime

May be required to work occasional on-call duties weekends, evenings and early AM

Progression through career ladder II-IV is subject to completion of career ladder requirements

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Additional related education and/or experience

Company

Sonora Quest Laboratories/ Laboratory Sciences of Arizona

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Sonora Quest Laboratories, a subsidiary of Laboratory Sciences of Arizona, is an Arizona-based joint venture between Banner Health and Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) that makes up one of the nation’s largest integrated laboratory systems.

Founded in 1997