Certified Pediatric Phlebotomist - Lab Tech, 12-hr Shifts

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Lab Phlebotomist, Certified, to perform specimen collection with strict patient identification. You will input data into LIS, assist with specimen requirements, and maintain specimen integrity across collection, transport, and processing for both inpatients and outpatients.

The role requires a formal phlebotomy education, ASCP certification, and 3+ years of phlebotomy experience (2 years in a diagnostic setting or 1 year in pediatrics).

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of formal phlebotomy course (junior college level) or equivalent training.
• Minimum of three (3) years phlebotomy experience (two in a diagnostic setting) OR one year in a pediatric facility.
• ASCP Certification in Phlebotomy required.

Responsibilities

• Perform positive patient identification and collection of laboratory specimens for inpatients and outpatients.
• Input specimen information into the laboratory information system and assist with patient registration as needed.
• Maintain specimen integrity during collection, transport, and processing; communicate issues to caregivers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Patient identification

Education

HS diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy course

Lab liaison training or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Lab Phlebotomist, Certified, to perform specimen collection with strict patient identification. You will input data into LIS, assist with specimen requirements, and maintain specimen integrity across collection, transport, and processing for both inpatients and outpatients.

The role requires a formal phlebotomy education, ASCP certification, and 3+ years of phlebotomy experience (2 years in a diagnostic setting or 1 year in pediatrics).