Lab - Phlebotomist (4516)

Paycom - ATS; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Waco, TX is seeking an experienced laboratory support professional to perform phlebotomy and sample processing in a health care setting. The role involves collecting blood, performing waived tests, and ensuring accurate labeling while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The candidate will use the LIS system for data entry, review test orders, and adhere to safety guidelines; bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred for patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer phlebotomy experience or completion from an approved program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and computer literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture/skin puncture to collect blood.
• Conduct waived testing with QC and verify results in LIS.
• Identify patients correctly using multiple identifiers.
• Label specimens accurately and follow labeling procedures.
• Review test orders and collection requirements.
• Process specimens for analysis and enter data into LIS.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information in all duties.
• Keep workstation clean and follow OSHA safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Multitask

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Central - Waco, TX 76707, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, REPORTS TO:Director ofLaboratory Services

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Understand and Adhere to WFM Laboratory policies and procedures Manual
• Perform venipuncture/skin puncture to collect blood
• Performtesting on patient samples such as urine and stool.
• Identifypatients correctly using multiple identification factors.
• Use the appropriatelab generatedlabels and place them correctly on each blood collection tube or container.
• Review collection requirements for each test ordered.
• Process each specimen for analysis
• Perform waived testing with its necessary Quality Control and verify results before approval in the Lab Information System (LIS).
• Perform scanning duties
• Comply withall regulationsregardingpatient information confidentiality
• Conform to OSHA guidelines concerning safety and use of personal protective equipment.
• Clean workstation daily

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintainappropriate levelsof laboratory supplies
• Order supplies throughappropriate vendorsusing paper supply form or online website.
• Answer phones, and forward messages
• Teach laboratory procedures to students on clinical rotations
• Assistdepartment head to orient new employees to WFM-specific lab procedures
• Assistin covering clinics that are not your primary site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Visual and auditory accuracy
• Shift length - 8 hours
• Indoor setting
• Continuous use of computer and calculator
• Continuousstanding and walking
• Frequent use of telephone
• Frequent data entry
• Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands
• Continuous conversational communication
• Occasional reaching, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling,twistingand climbing
• Occasionally carrying, lifting,pushingandpulling ofup to40lbs.
• Occasionally pushing/pulling patients in wheelchairs weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Occasionally working in confined, noisy, dusty areas
• Frequent use of personal car
• Understand/carry outsimple/detailed, oral/written instructions
• Memorize andretaininstructions
• Read and interpret detailed specifications

Qualifications: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• HighSchool Diploma/GED Equivalent.
• Preferpreviousphlebotomy experience and/or successful completion from an approved phlebotomy training program.

SKILLS

• Excellentcommunication and computer literacy skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred. Ability to multitask and pay close attention to details.