Phlebotomist

Overview

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado's largest and most comprehensive

provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Full

Time Phlebotomist in Pueblo.

We realize that it sounds cliche but it is true - taking care of cancer

patients is a calling. It's much more than a job. Each of us has a unique

story that brought us to Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (RMCC), but those

stories usually share common themes of care, compassion, and commitment.

No matter the role each RMCC team member serves in, the goal is the same:

to provide the best care possible for each and every one of our patients.

Whether we are a nurse holding our patient's hand, or a scheduler on the

phone finding an appointment that fits into a patient's schedule, we are

deeply connected to our patients and do what we can to help.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join our team.

Salary Range: $17.00-$22.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work

experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in

addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this

position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and

vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible

spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance,

short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee

Assistant Program, PTO, holiday pay, and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy and collects appropriate specimens from patients as
  
  

ordered.

Assures pre-authorizations and completes appropriate consent (ABN) prior

to collection of limited coverage tests.

• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program
  
  

including accessioning logs, equipment records and checklists.

• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are
  
  

viable before using for patient collection.

• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in
  
  

house.

• Processes incoming orders for lab testing.
• Processes in-house and in-coming reports.
• Updates and files all daily paperwork, lab logs and maintenance logs.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion.
  
  

Processes properly labeled specimens according to local bloodbank policy.

• Operates designated laboratory equipment as directed.
• Uses equipment effectively, skillfully and efficiently. Maintains equipment
  
  

and work area as directed. -Performs waived lab testing under CLIA guidelines

for personnel. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrator, and

reagents for waived lab tests.

• Complies with regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all OSHA compliance
  
  

laws and Universal Precaution procedures.

• Properly disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains a clean working environment and restocks the phlebotomy and
  
  

laboratory area as needed.

• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical
  
  

staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires 2 years experience. High school

diploma or equivalent is recommended. Licensure from an accredited school of

phlebotomy recommended.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of

those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. Physical

demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including

manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination in operation and

manipulation of complex laboratory equipment. Requires sitting/standing for

extensive periods of time with the use hands to finger, handle, or feel

and arms to reach or carry. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up

to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision, color perception and hearing to normal

range. Re uires legible handwriting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential

functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions. While

performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to

direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood/body

fluids, chemotherapeutic agents, or transmittable infections. Direct

contact with corrosive chemicals, infectious agents, handling glassware,

and ne

All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and

non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment

and prior to hire.

This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate

applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. To apply

for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,

color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender

identity, disability or protected veteran status.