Compassionate Phlebotomist: Blood Draws & Care

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

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples for laboratory analysis and assist in patient care. You will handle venous, arterial, and capillary draws for adults and children, ensuring proper labeling and prompt transport to the lab.

The role requires good communication, bilingual English/Spanish skills, and the ability to work evening or weekend shifts. A strong focus on accuracy and patient care is essential in this hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Requires good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with families in crisis.

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.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy Training

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples for laboratory analysis and assist in patient care. You will handle venous, arterial, and capillary draws for adults and children, ensuring proper labeling and prompt transport to the lab.

The role requires good communication, bilingual English/Spanish skills, and the ability to work evening or weekend shifts. A strong focus on accuracy and patient care is essential in this hospital setting.