Phlebotomist

Hunt Regional Healthcare; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Regional Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect laboratory specimens and document results for waived and moderate complexity testing. The role requires adherence to policy, accurate data entry, and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with ability to perform venipuncture and skin puncture, plus knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment care. Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Moderate ability with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff.
• Ability to perform blood collection procedures (venipuncture and skin puncture).
• English proficiency to communicate effectively for the role.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HMHD Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
• Attend compliance training and demonstrate understanding of materials.
• Comply with HIPAA standards.
• Assist in training students and staff as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in the laboratory.
• Ensure specimens are properly identified and prepared for testing.
• Perform waived and moderate analytical processes under supervision.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Venipuncture

Phlebotomy techniques

English proficiency

Student training

Lab procedures

Equipment care

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Phlebotomist collects laboratory specimens for testing; performs and record test results for waived and moderate complexity testing, and must follow laboratory policy, documentation standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience: None required beyond education/training requirement

Required Licenses/Certifications: None

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Moderate ability with computer systems and data entry. Ability to establish good working relationships with various professional, technical and nontechnical staff. Ability to keep blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized. Ability to perform blood collection procedures using skin (micro) puncture and venipuncture. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.Ability to train students as needed. Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, laboratory precautions, and use and care of laboratory equipment in assigned area. Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and techniques.

Preferred Qualification: Certification in phlebotomy or Medical Assisting

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
6. Participates in training or teaching programs by providing assistance and guidance to students, new and current employees.
7. Signs off competencies for waived testing only as appropriate.
8. Assists in identification of opportunities for improvements in the laboratory (i.e. employee training, process improvement...etc.).
9. Understands and complies with good laboratory practice, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
10. Participates in quality assurance activities as assigned.
11. Communicates to Lab Leadership on concerns affecting laboratory operations.
12. Communicates critical values and testing delays to physicians, nursing staff, clients, and other hospital personnel.
13. Communicates and handles problems with customers, physicians and other hospital staff and responds to their needs in a timely manner.
14. Maintains positive patient identification for all such samples processed, using defined protocols.
15. Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
16. Demonstrates skills in specimen receiving, processing, including the LIS.
17. Prepares specimens for reference laboratory testing, ensures specimens are submitted in a timely manner.
18. Performs waived and moderate analytical process, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting under the direction of the technical staff/supervisor.
19. Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies as appropriate.
20. Performs other duties as needed.