Lab Phlebotomist, CCMCP

CCProsper Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper is seeking a Lab Phlebotomist to collect specimens in an outpatient setting. The role requires patient identification, specimen handling, and data entry into the LIS, with attention to pediatric needs and family comfort.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, accurate labeling, accurate data entry, and coordination with caregivers. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of phlebotomy experience; pediatric

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Have a minimum of one year phlebotomy experience, pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect laboratory specimens from outpatient patients and ensure proper labeling.
• Verify patient identity and input specimen data into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Maintain specimen integrity during collection, transport, and processing.
• Communicate orders and specimen issues to caregivers and provide customer service to patients and families.
• Perform clerical tasks as required by the department and follow all compliance policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Pediatric experience

LIS input

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

LIS

Job description

Location: Medical Center-Prosper Department: Lab-Outpatient Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 8

Summary: The Lab Phlebotomist performs positive patient identification and the collection of various laboratory specimens in an outpatient setting. Receives and inputs specimen information into laboratory information system and conducts patient/client registration as necessary. Makes determinations for specimen collection containers and volumes based on patient weight and performing laboratory. Maintains specimen integrity during specimen collection, specimen transport, and processing of samples received in the laboratory. Communicates orders and/or specimen issues directly to caregiver. Provides customer service by greeting visitors, answering the telephone, transferring phone calls, faxing results, and assisting with specimen requirements. Performs other clerical or clinical duties as required by area of service. Patients served at Cook Children's range in age from newborn through the adolescent period. Every effort will be made to collect specimens in the least traumatic manner to both child and family, to include attention to age-appropriate child life issues and pain control techniques. Additionally, adults are occasionally served. Specific instructions appear in the procedure manuals. All Laboratory personnel are required to follow Cook Children's Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and the Clinical Laboratory Compliance Plan. Laboratory and Corporate Compliance, as outlined by the OIG and HCFA is an important aspect of our laboratory’s environment, and each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of, and behave in accordance with the Laboratory and Cook Children's Compliance Plans. These job functions are performed with a professional, courteous and knowledgeable manner towards physicians, management, nurses, co-workers, and other customers of Cook Children's Healthcare System.

Education & Experience:

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Have a minimum of one year phlebotomy experience, pediatric experience preferred.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS WITH NON-U.S. DEGREES:

Applicants who hold degrees from institutions outside of the United States must provide Proof of U.S. Education equivalency, evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service, at the time an offer is made.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

• Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws.

These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands- especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.