Phlebotomist
Durango, COJob$18.15–28.13/hrSeen 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Phlebotomist will accurately collect and process blood and other specimens, ensure proper labeling and handling, and provide high‑level customer service while communicating test requirements and results to support efficient laboratory operations and quality patient care.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Phlebotomist, you will primarily be responsible for the accurate collection and processing of blood samples and other specimens as defined by the site.
Every day, you will provide a high level of customer service, addressing lab inquiries, clarifying test requirements, and providing other essential laboratory information. Your meticulous sample collection and professional patient interactions will be crucial to efficient lab operations and quality patient care.
To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical skill in phlebotomy, a strong commitment to accuracy and patient comfort, and excellent interpersonal skills for effective customer service.
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Performs venous, capillary, urine drug screen, swab collection, or other specimen collection as defined by site.
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Ensures quality collection of specimens, including appropriate sample container, sample volume, collection priority, and sample identification.
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Receives specimens, assesses priority, assures appropriate specimen identification and appropriate specimen type.
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Centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to appropriate testing area.
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Prepares samples for offsite testing to include assessing appropriate sample type, container, and temperature.
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Responsible for accurate and timely result reporting, including communication and documentation of critical results.
Job Requirements
Required
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High School Diploma or GED
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BLS-CPR within 90 days
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Excellent customer service and time management skills
Preferred
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Phlebotomy certificate
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3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility
Where You'll Work
Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.
Pay Range
$18.15 - $28.13 /hour
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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