Phlebotomist

St Joseph Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph Health is seeking a Phlebotomist in Bryan, Texas, to perform blood collection and specimen processing. You will assist with clerical duties and ensure that laboratory turnaround times are met.

The ideal candidate will be a High School Graduate with excellent customer service skills and the ability to manage their time effectively. Additional certifications such as BLS-CPR are required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• BLS-CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection and specimen processing.
• Assist with clerical duties as requested.
• Maintain laboratory collection turnaround time.
• Practices positive patient identification.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of phlebotomy areas.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Graduate

High School GED

BLS-CPR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Phlebotomist you will perform blood collection and specimen processing. Assist with clerical duties as requested. Maintains laboratory collection turnaround time. Performs specimen processing.

Essential Functions

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.
• Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
• Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.
• Maintains laboratory turnaround time, prioritizes work activities. Organizes draw requests to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.
• Assists with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.
• Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.
• Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate, upon hire
• High School GED, upon hire
• BLS-CPR, within 90 days of hire
• Excellent customer service and time management skills, upon hire

Preferred

• 3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility
• Phlebotomy Technician AMT (PHLEB-AMT), upon hire
• Phlebotomy Technician ASCP (PHLEB-ASCP), upon hire
• Phlebotomy Technician IAPS (PHLEB-IAPS), upon hire
• Phlebotomy Technician NHCA (PHLEB-NHCA), upon hire