Bilingual Phlebotomy Technician — Patient Care

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples for analysis by laboratory personnel and interpretation by Pathologists, enabling accurate patient diagnoses.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a phlebotomy program, CPI certification within 30 days, and excellent written and verbal communication. Some evening/weekend work and bilingual English/Spanish skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Phlebotomy Training program.
• CPI certification within 30 days of hire.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Some evening or weekend work will be required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• All duties are applicable in all units throughout the hospital including adult, adolescent, child, geriatric, state, civil, and state forensic units.
• 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.
• 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. Maintains patient privacy and modesty.
• Maintains a clean, organized and safe environment.
• Exhibits 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.
• All duties are applicable in all units throughout the hospital including: adult, adolescent, child, geriatric, state, civil, and state forensic units.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual - English/Spanish

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Training program

CPI certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX seeks a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples for analysis by laboratory personnel and interpretation by Pathologists, enabling accurate patient diagnoses.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a phlebotomy program, CPI certification within 30 days, and excellent written and verbal communication. Some evening/weekend work and bilingual English/Spanish skills are expected.