Phlebotomist

Overview Date Posted: 8/16/2023 Job Code: 785 Department: Lab City: Cheyenne State: WY Employment Status: PRN (As Needed) Category: Lab Schedule: Day Shift Hours Per Week: 40 Requisition Number: 8089
Description

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

Why work at Cheyenne Regional?

• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance program

Day in the life of a Phlebotomist:

Phlebotomists perform blood draws, specimen collection and urine drug screen collections for hospital and non-hospital patients of all ages.  Communicates with physicians, nursing, staff, managers and co-workers, as appropriate.  This position responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to phlebotomy/specimen collection. 

Here is what you will be doing:

• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, capillary and heel sticks) on all patients.
• Performs specimen collection according to established laboratory procedures.
• Labels all specimens per established laboratory procedures.  Properly identifies all patients per laboratory/hospital policy which conform to the National Patient Safety Guidelines.
• Completes blood bank bands accurately and completely according to blood bank procedures to ensure proper patient identification and safe blood transfusions.
• Communicates with patients and family members in a way that can be easily understood.
• Obtains feedback regarding specimen collection instructions and post-phlebotomy instructions as necessary.
• Performs error free urine drug screen collection and accurately completes all paperwork.  Maintains certification for urine drug screen collections on an on-going basis.

Desired Skills:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of hospital and laboratory compliance programs.
• Ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs
• Exhibits effective decision-making skills

Minimum Requirements

Here is what you will need:

• High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
• Valid USA driver’s license
• Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines

Nice to have:

• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training course
• Previous experience in phlebotomy or healthcare

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