Phlebotomist

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, and bedside testing while ensuring correct patient identification and specimen labeling. The role requires effective communication with patients, physicians, and hospital staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred ASCP certification (PBT or CPT) and training or one year of phlebotomy experience in a CAP-certified lab.

Qualifications

• Completion of a phlebotomy training course or on the job training with at least one year of phlebotomy experience.
• Experience in a CAP certified hospital laboratory or clinical lab is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures.
• Label specimens accurately at the bedside and ensure proper patient identification.
• Communicate effectively with patients, doctors and hospital staff.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Bedside testing

Patient communication

Laboratory procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PBT (ASCP) or CPT (ASCP) preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

The phlebotomist will be required to perform procedures to include venipuncture, capillary puncture, and bedside testing. The phlebotomist is also responsible for accurate patient identification and proper labeling of specimens at the bedside. The phlebotomist must also be able to communicate with patients, doctors, and other hospital staff.

Education:

1. High School graduate or equivalent required.

2. PBT (ASCP), CPT (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

Training and Experience:

Completion of a phlebotomy training course OR on the job training with at least one year of phlebotomy experience in a CAP certified hospital laboratory or clinical lab required.

Job Knowledge:

Must have a thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory procedures.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Requires ability to lift and move boxes of supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Job requires extended periods of standing, walking, and use of stairway.

Job involves exposure to bio-hazardous materials, chemicals, and potential infectious diseases.