Compassionate Phlebotomist: Pediatric & Lab Draws

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples from adult and pediatric patients, ensuring accurate labeling and proper specimen handling. You will work under supervision, following procedures to minimize redraws and deliver specimens to the lab promptly.

The role requires completion of a phlebotomy training program, a high school diploma, and excellent verbal and written communication. Some evening/weekend shifts and bilingual English/Spanish abilities are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Phlebotomy Training program 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...
• 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...
• Recognizes that our customers’ time is valuable. Provides timely service.
• Treats all information as confidential...
• 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

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual – English/Spanish

Communication (written and verbal)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of Phlebotomy Training program

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw blood samples from adult and pediatric patients, ensuring accurate labeling and proper specimen handling. You will work under supervision, following procedures to minimize redraws and deliver specimens to the lab promptly.

The role requires completion of a phlebotomy training program, a high school diploma, and excellent verbal and written communication. Some evening/weekend shifts and bilingual English/Spanish abilities are expected.