General Lab Phlebotomy Technician (Per Diem)

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, label specimens, and ensure proper patient identification. The role includes venipuncture, skin punctures, and possibly interviewing patients for demographics and financial information.

Responsibilities cover daily phlebotomy procedures, specimen processing, OSHA compliance, safe handling, and clerical tasks such as entering results and communicating with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to register patients, obtain specimens and dispense critical information in accordance with policies.
• Must be able to read and write English and communicate effectively. Must be able to operate laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs daily phlebotomy procedures and tests on a fluctuating work schedule. Obtains an adequate specimen on all patients, including correct timed specimens when indicated.
• Observes established personnel policies, OSHA requirements, and lab procedures to ensure safe practice.
• Assures proper identification of patient and specimens in accordance with established laboratory identification procedures.
• Maintains integrity of specimens while processing specimens. Assures correct identification of specimens and distributes specimens to the proper department or correct reference laboratory.
• Plates and smears to appropriate media all specimens received for culturing. Processes microbiology specimens when assigned.
• Processes sendout testing when necessary.
• Assist in orienting of new personnel as directed by the lead tech or lab director.

Skills

Register patients

Obtain specimens

Operate laboratory equipment

Read and write English

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, label specimens, and ensure proper patient identification. The role includes venipuncture, skin punctures, and possibly interviewing patients for demographics and financial information.

Responsibilities cover daily phlebotomy procedures, specimen processing, OSHA compliance, safe handling, and clerical tasks such as entering results and communicating with staff.