FT Night Shift Phlebotomist (1900-0730)
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
- Location
- Onsite (Cheyenne, Wyoming)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, Wyoming's largest hospital, seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws and specimen collections for patients of all ages. The role ensures accurate sample handling, patient safety, and strict adherence to infection control protocols within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Skills
Phlebotomy
Venipuncture
Specimen collection
Patient identification
Infection control
Laboratory compliance
Customer service
Documentation
Communication
Attention to detail
Decision-making
Crisis prevention
Blood bank procedures
Urine drug screen collection
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 403(b) plan
- 457(b) plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
Perks
- Tuition reimbursement
Full job details
Job Requirements
A Day in the Life of a Phlebotomist
Phlebotomists perform blood draws, specimen collection, legal blood alcohol and urine drug screen collections for hospital and non-hospital patients of all ages. This role ensures the accurate identification, collection, and transportation of samples while maintaining patient privacy, comfort and safety. The phlebotomist follows strict infection control protocols, maintains accurate collection information, and communicates effectively with patients and a multitude of other healthcare staff. This position responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to phlebotomy/specimen collection.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
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 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!
A Day in the Life of a Phlebotomist
Phlebotomists perform blood draws, specimen collection, legal blood alcohol and urine drug screen collections for hospital and non-hospital patients of all ages. This role ensures the accurate identification, collection, and transportation of samples while maintaining patient privacy, comfort and safety. The phlebotomist follows strict infection control protocols, maintains accurate collection information, and communicates effectively with patients and a multitude of other healthcare staff. This position responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to phlebotomy/specimen collection.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
- Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service
- Perform phlebotomy procedures (venipuncture, capillary and heel stick) on patients of all age levels.
- Identify all patients following laboratory/hospital policy which conform to the National Patient Safety Guidelines. Label all specimens following established laboratory procedures.
- Perform specimen collection, handling, and transporting of specimens following established laboratory procedures.
- Complete blood bank specimen collection accurately and completely according to established blood bank procedures to ensure proper patient identification and safe blood transfusions.
- Communicate with patients and family members in a way that can be easily understood.
- Assist with redirecting patient concerns and provide clear explanations about procedures. Assist patients in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner.
- Maintain phlebotomy supplies, equipment, and work areas.
- Obtain feedback regarding specimen collection instructions and post-phlebotomy instructions as necessary.
- Legal blood alcohol and DOT/Non-DOT urine drug screen collection to include error free collection and complete documentation.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of hospital and laboratory compliance programs
- Ability to positively interact with persons of different ethnic, spiritual, moral and cultural beliefs
- Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations
- Exhibits effective decision-making skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow direction
- Basic knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and patient identification standards
- Ability to maintain competencies in specialized collections and legal patient identifcation
- 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
- 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date
- 30 Days: Cheyenne Regional Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification/training within thirty (30) days of start date
- Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency
- Completion of an approved phlebotomy training course
- Previous experience in phlebotomy or healthcare
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 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!