Phlebotomist

United WestLabs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United WestLabs in Houston, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team and deliver compassionate patient care while performing phlebotomy under supervision. You will handle specimen collection, ensure accurate requisitions, and maintain a clean, compliant work area.

The role emphasizes adherence to infection control policies, proper documentation, and clear communication with clients and healthcare staff. Competitive benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification and license, if applicable.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy professionally, competently and with compassion for the patient.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all staff and patients, including proper handling of specimens and infection control.
• Ensure requisitions are completed properly with patient demographics, diagnosis, insurance and physician information.
• Review Medicare NCD/LMRP for ABN requirements when applicable and complete forms correctly.
• Ensure MSP forms are completed when necessary.
• Accurately collect all specimens necessary to fulfill lab orders.
• Provide clear communication to clients and their staff regarding test ordering.
• Keep the draw station clean and stocked with supplies daily.
• Inform Operations Supervisor of performance issues and schedule.
• If located in a physician’s office, focus on specimen collection for lab submission.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Phlebotomy Certificate and license

Job description

At United WestLabs, Inc., our Phlebotomists play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and service. Working under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, you will perform phlebotomy services with professionalism, compassion, and attention to quality while supporting a safe, efficient, and patient-focused environment. We are seeking individuals who are committed to excellence, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for every patient.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform phlebotomy professionally, competently and with compassion for the patient.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all staff members and patients, including without limitation, collecting and disposing of specimens and other contaminated material in accordance with established policies and procedures and with adherence to the appropriate standards of infection control and body fluid precautions and protective equipment when necessary.
• Ensure that requisitions are completed properly, and the patient demographic, diagnosis, insurance and physician information are included on or attached to the requisitions. Diagnostic information shall be in a narrative or ICD-9 code format and valid only if legible.
• If a patient is a Medicare patient, you must review the National Coverage Decisions (“NCD”) and Local Medical review Policies (“LMRP”) for the tests ordered on the requisition form to determine if an Advance Beneficiary Notice (“ABN”) must be completed. If the form is needed, correctly complete the form with the patient.
• Ensure that the Medicare Secondary Form (“MSP”) is completed when necessary.
• Accurately collect all specimens necessary to fulfill the clients’ lab orders.
• Provide accurate communication to clients and their staff regarding the proper ordering of lab tests.
• Ensure that draw station where you work is kept clean and adequately stocked with supplies every day.
• On a daily basis, inform your Operations Supervisor of your job performance issues, concerns and schedule.
• If you work for UWL and are located within a physician’s office, you are not permitted to do any work for the physician and/or the physician’s medicalpractice, your sole responsibility is to collect specimens to be sent to a UWL client’s laboratory.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform the duties of a courier if called upon.
• Deliver supplies when necessary.
• Obtain any additional information if called upon.
• Contact Medicare patients to fulfill compliance requirements in regard to MSP forms.
• Any other reasonable task you may be asked to perform by the Operations Supervisor and which is not included herein.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Phlebotomy Certificate and license if applicable
• Ability to proficiently perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages
• Organization and problem solving skills
• Evaluative and interpretive skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions in work environment
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous sitting (up to 6 hrs/day)
• Continuous walking (up to 6 hrs/day)
• Intermittent bending, squatting, and climbing
• Simple grasping with both hands
• Pushing and pulling with both hands
• Fine manipulation with both hands, repetitive movement