Bilingual Phlebotomist — Safe, Accurate Blood Draws

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas, seeks a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples for laboratory analysis. The role stays at a single location with no travel required, and requires a phlebotomy training or two years of experience.

You will perform venous/arterial/ capillary draws, ensure proper labeling, and deliver specimens to the lab. Bilingual English/Spanish and strong communication skills are essential; evening or weekend work may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Phlebotomy Training program or two years of phlebotomist experience required
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Some evening or weekend work will be required
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Able to perform venous, arterial, capillary draws on adult and pediatric/neonatal patients as per procedure and without supervision.
• Identifies patients and labels all tubes, as per policy, without mislabeling
• Draws the correct amount and in the correct tubes/preserves specimens as needed to minimize redraws
• Draws and delivers blood to the lab in a timely manner
• Follows through on collections that have been re-scheduled
• Responds to patient codes as necessary.
• Selects appropriate type of needle based on patient’s physical needs and/or age
• Selects appropriate site. Rarely uses superficial veins
• Wears gloves and washes hands as per policy / Follows isolation procedures
• Uses correct order of draw and releases tourniquet after 1 minute.
• Minimizes rejection of specimens due to hemolysis, clotting, inadequate filling, wrong skin prep, etc
• No more than 3 complaints/year injury to the patient, i.e. hematoma, swelling, leaving tourniquet on, or leaving supplies in the room.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Dresses in a manner that expresses professionalism.
• Committed to providing the highest quality of service and meeting our customers’ needs with utmost care and courtesy.
• Listens attentively to our customers in order to fully understand their needs and to deliver all messages with courtesy, clarity, and care.
• Recognizes that our customers’ time is valuable. Provides timely service.
• Treats all information as confidential. Does not discuss patient affair matters where the information may be overheard. Ensures our patient’s right to privacy and modesty by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment.
• Exhibits a sense of ownership toward the organization and your job.
• Compliant with lab and hospital policies, including parking in designated places.
• Performs QC as specified and verifies acceptable levels before reporting patient results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Training program

Two years phlebotomist experience

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, Texas, seeks a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples for laboratory analysis. The role stays at a single location with no travel required, and requires a phlebotomy training or two years of experience.

You will perform venous/arterial/ capillary draws, ensure proper labeling, and deliver specimens to the lab. Bilingual English/Spanish and strong communication skills are essential; evening or weekend work may be needed.