Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position collects and prepares specimens for the laboratory and maintains accurate medical records of specimens at multiple draw sites.
Responsibilities
- Obtains blood specimens by established venipuncture and capillary techniques.
- Obtains specimens performing cheek swab technique.
- Labels samples, sends specimens to the laboratory for analysis, and completes essential records.
- Maintains record of tests performed and samples taken.
- Enters and retrieves computer data.
- Delivers samples to off-site draw locations and laboratories.
- May perform special tests such as clotting time, bleeding time, and glucose tolerance test.
- May check client picture identification and obtain photographs and fingerprints.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Qualifications
Required
- Six months of phlebotomy experience or Phlebotomy Technician certification.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking.
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number: 72042
Reg/Temp: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: Variable day shifts, Monday-Saturday
Location Name: Sugarhouse Health Center
City: SALT LAKE CITY
State: UT
Department: UCC CST 80H SHHC WALK IN LAB
Category: Health Care Support
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