Patient Service Technician I/II — Phlebotomy & Lab Testing

Optum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Patient Service Technician I/II for Lab Services at Northwest Campus A. The role conducts venipunctures and CLIA-waived tests under supervision, supporting licensed professionals.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and phlebotomy program completion or related experience. Full-time, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered across 40+ Houston locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association; must obtain within 30 days of hires.
• No experience required if completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program OR 1 year of directly related experience as a phlebotomist in a patient service center, clinic, or hospital setting.
• Able to use related equipment.
• Experience with computers and windows-based software.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and adult venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, and other collection services as ordered by the provider.
• Perform CLIA waived testing (i.e. urine dip, pregnancy tests, finger stick blood glucose levels, fecal occult blood tests, rapid influenza tests, finger stick PT/INR, Monospots, sed rates, rapid streps) as described in the laboratory procedure.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and make available for inspections /audits by Lab Supervisor, Lab Director, Lab Consultant and CLIA Surveyors.
• Perform necessary quality controls; participate in proficiency testing program as required, maintain lab instruments as indicated by manufacturer recommendations and will follow all safety guidelines in effect.
• Includes all duties of Patient Services Technician I

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Waived testing

Specimen processing

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification - American Heart Association

Phlebotomy Program completion

Job description

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, is hiring a Patient Service Technician I/II for Lab Services at Northwest Campus A. The role conducts venipunctures and CLIA-waived tests under supervision, supporting licensed professionals.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and phlebotomy program completion or related experience. Full-time, benefits, and growth opportunities are offered across 40+ Houston locations.