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Intermountain Healthcare lists this Mobile Phlebotomist Research Team opportunity in cedar city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mobile Phlebotomist - Research TeamJoin a growing research team and play a meaningful role in advancing healthcare through clinical research. As a Mobile Phlebotomist, you will support research sample collection efforts across multiple laboratory locations, including St. George and Cedar City hospitals, while also conducting mobile phlebotomy visits with research participants. This unique opportunity combines hands-on patient care with exposure to innovative research studies that help improve the health and well-being of our communities.In this role, you will work alongside experienced research professionals and receive comprehensive training in research ethics, study conduct, and clinical research operations. As your skills and knowledge grow, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of research protocols and gain valuable experience across multiple aspects of the research process. This position is designed with career development in mind and offers a clear pathway for professional growth and future advancement within the research organization.The ideal candidate is an experienced phlebotomist who is passionate about patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and enjoys working independently while traveling between locations. You will be responsible for the accurate and compassionate collection and handling of laboratory specimens while creating a positive experience for patients and research participants. If you are looking to expand your skills, make a meaningful impact, and build a long-term career in healthcare research, we encourage you to apply.Work ScheduleOn-site – Position requires on-site presence.Core business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Essential FunctionsThe Mobile Phlebotomist performs specimen collection using many different techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections. These caregivers collect specimens from patients of varying acuities by traveling to settings such as contracted care facilities, patient homes, and health fair settings. They are at the forefront of patient care and adhere to and enforce the standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.Safely travel to contracted facilities and/or patient homes to perform collections and are highly skilled competent caregivers as they operate independently with little or no on-site support for difficult collections.Adherence to personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings, including but not limited to gowns, gloves, lab coats, face shields, and masks.Intermountain Caregivers in this role will communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction. They will also have opportunities for growth, developing skills such as:Maintaining accurate patient logsMonitoring patient scheduling systemsPatient and client registrationsAccurate and timely record keeping (e.g. patient records, mileage for reimbursement)Training and mentoring new staffSpecimen ProcessingParticipation in special projectsQuality Assurance ProcessesWaived TestingTechnical WritingDowntime PlanningContinuous Improvement ProjectsOther laboratory responsibilities as required by site or assigned by the team or department leader.This position requires organizational skills, as well as the ability to navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. Candidates applying for a phlebotomy role are resilient and can manage stressful situations professionally.Ability to take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.Perform advanced collection and troubleshooting techniques such as bilateral nares or non-standard kit collection.SkillsCommunicationPatient CarePhlebotomyLaboratory OperationsRegulatory RequirementsComputer LiteracyTeamworkWork IndependentlyComplex Problem SolvingTraining and MentoringClinical StaffingAbility to work under pressureSelf-motivatedWork IndependentlyTime managementQualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent in compliance with CLIA regulation, required.Current driver's license, insured and reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record, required.Communicate with the phlebotomy team on a personal mobile device.One year of Intermountain Laboratory Services phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or certification as approved by manager/supervisor, Preferred.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.LocationIntermountain Health St George Regional HospitalWork City: St GeorgeWork State: UtahScheduled Weekly Hours: 30The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$19.50 - $26.48
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cedar city, UT, 84720, US
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