Phlebotomist - OBGYN, Central Park

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.

Why Join Us:

Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more!

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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.

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.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.