Phlebotomist

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. in Arlington, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, vaccine administration, and specimen management in a clinical setting.

You will deliver exceptional customer service, answer calls, and assist with daily clinic operations while maintaining patient confidentiality. Responsibilities include verifying patient identity, preparing equipment, entering orders, collecting specimens, and ensuring proper sample handling and data entry in the lab information

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years phlebotomy experience.
• Certification as a phlebotomist required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identity using two identifiers and prepares equipment for blood collection.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures following standard protocols and safety policies.
• Maintains accurate data entry for patient and specimen information and tracks specimen collection times.
• Stores, distributes and transports lab specimens to designated departments for processing.
• Maintains confidentiality and provides excellent patient service throughout the procedure.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

EMR

Phone etiquette

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the phlebotomist is responsible for performing venipuncture, administering vaccines, and issuing urine specimen containers. Individual will practice exceptional customer service, answer telephone and assist with daily operations of clinic. Communicates and coordinates information in a knowledgeable and courteous manner with staff, patients and families. Maintains confidentiality with patients, staff and guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verifies patient by utilizing two or more identifiers.
• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood specimens.
• Order entry of patient and specimen information
• Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures on patients as directed by physician and follows medical practice protocols related to safety, infection control, and confidentiality.
• Tracks collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Stores and distributes samples to designated departments.
• Conducts laboratory tests on specimens.
• Maintains daily tallies of collections performed and enters data into lab information system.
• Assists patients before, during, and after venipuncture. Gives instructions on urine collection procedures.
• Aids in the recovery of patients having adverse reactions.
• Cleans/sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area following safety, cleanliness, and infection control procedures.
• Adheres to universal protocol precautions when disposing of all contaminated items in compliance with standard precautions and protocol while performing phlebotomy and/or laboratory procedures.
• Prepares, packages and transports lab specimens to appropriate destinations for processing.
• Monitors storage temperatures and tracks expiration dates on refrigerated supplies.
• Inventories supplies and places orders to ensure adequate supplies for procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1-3 years of phlebotomy skills required.

SKILLS

• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer proficiency and prior experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite healthcare services.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Phlebotomist certification or registration through an accredited institution or agency required.
• Active CPR/BLS certification.