Phlebotomist

Position Title: Phlebotomist

Department: Laboratory

Supervisor Title: Laboratory Director*

In conjunction with the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values, this key position is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through the operations of the Laboratory. The scope of the department is to obtain and evaluate specimens to assist in the diagnosis of patients. This position is at-will.

Job Duties:

• Greet patients and instruct them in the proper specimen collection methods
• Professionally draw blood specimens from patients by using appropriate methods
• Possess and practice knowledge of various specimen collecting techniques * Skilled in determining most appropriate site to obtain specimens
• Label specimens for identification purposes and enter specimen data into the computer
• Update patient records with test results, distribute reports to clinicians as needed
• Handle confidential and proprietary information on a daily basis
• Demonstrate familiarity with sterilization practices and infection control
• Inventories and requisitions medical laboratory, supplies; stocks work area as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Attend classes and training as scheduled and required
• Other assignments as delegated

Requirements and Skills:

• Aptitude to follow written and oral communication
• Maintain a working relationship with other employees within the department and other departments
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ease of changing direction upon request or as needed
• Skill to work with patients with respect to their situation

Experience & Education:

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Phlebotomy certification or other medical training

Abilities:

• Maintain a team and positive work environment
• Adaptable to work in a team environment or individual basis
• Ability to lift ten (10) pounds on a regular basis
• Constant standing, walking, pushing, pulling bending, and reaching throughout the work day
• Comply with HIPAA and other federal, state and local regulations as well, as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in patient, visitor and staff matters

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.66 - $22.69 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic
• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Medical laboratory

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Rotating shift
• Weekend availability

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to work in Afton, Wyoming?

Work Location: One location

Salary : $16 - $23