Phlebotomist

Corpus Christi Medical Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and disability coverage

Employee assistance & telemedicine

Job summary

Corpus Christi Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain and prepare specimens for analysis, including venous and capillary blood collections using various techniques. You will ensure proper patient identification, safety, and PPE use while supporting laboratory operations and specimen processing.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of clinical phlebotomy experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Two to three years experience in a clinical/phlebotomy setting preferred.
• Proficient in phlebotomy technique including venipunctures and capillary sticks.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented.
• Must perform skills efficiently and accurately.
• BCLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform screening tests as indicated.
• Collect venous and capillary blood samples using syringe, heel stick, venipunctures, finger sticks.
• Receive, process and distribute specimens; stock supplies as needed.
• Verify patient identification at bedside; ensure safety and PPE compliance.
• Perform tasks assigned by Supervisor within training scope.

Skills

Venipunctures & capillary sticks

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Efficient and accurate

Education

Certificate in Phlebotomy or equivalent

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Phlebotomist with Corpus Christi Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the direct supervision of the Phlebotomy/Lab Supervisor, he/she will obtain and prepare specimens for analysis and perform various screening tests as indicated. He/she is responsible for the collection of venous and capillary blood samples using various techniques (i.e. syringe, heel stick, venipunctures, finger (stick). Receive, process and distribute laboratory specimens, distribute departmental paperwork, and stock supplies as needed. Employee will be responsible for the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for the neonate, infant child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population as it affects Phlebotomy. He/she will be required to maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with patients, patients’ families, medical staff, and other hospital personnel. He/she must at all times verify patient identification at bedside, giving instructions to patients when needed, taking safety precautions during the handling of specimens and blood collections. He/she must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required. He/she will perform tasks as assigned by the Supervisor within their scope of training.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Kingwood Medical Center reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Work Experience

Two to three years experience in a clinical/ phlebotomy setting preferred.

Skills

• Proficient in phlebotomy technique, including venipunctures and capillary sticks
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task and be detailed oriented
• Must be able to perform skills efficiently and accurately

License Registration Certification

Certificate In Phlebotomy Preferred Or Equivalent Experience Preferred

BCLS certification required from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Benefits

Corpus Christi Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a 630+ bed healthcare system of hospitals in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Coastal Bend community. Bay Area is our full-service acute care hospital and offers state-of-the-art cardiovascular services, bariatric, GYN and robotic surgery. The Women’s Center at Bay Area, with its NICU Unit, is also the home of our graduate medical education program. Doctors Regional is our acute care hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, cardiac catheterization labs, orthopedic and surgical services, and inpatient rehabilitation. The Heart Hospital offers complete diagnostics, treatment, surgery and rehabilitation for cardiac patients. Northwest Regional/Northwest Behavior Health Center provides emergency medical services, laboratory, imaging services and outpatient behavioral health services. Bayview Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient short-term treatment for psychiatric patients ages 12 years and older, as well as substance abuse treatment. Northshore Emergency Center is a full-service 24-7 emergency department in Portland that offers outpatient laboratory, imaging and occupational services. Radiation Oncology offers advanced technology for treating cancer with the latest and most specific radiation therapies available. Our programs focus on the needs of individual patients, while employing the latest techniques and research of 21st-century medicine.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.