Phlebotomist

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture, with bedside testing. You will identify patients accurately and label specimens properly at the bedside, while communicating with patients, doctors, and staff.

Required is a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of phlebotomy training or at least one year of CAP-certified lab experience. ASCP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• PBT (ASCP) or CPT (ASCP) preferred.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training course or on-the-job training with at least one year of phlebotomy experience in a CAP certified hospital lab required.
• Must have a thorough understanding of clinical laboratory procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; exposure to bio-hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, and bedside testing.
• Ensure accurate patient identification and proper labeling of specimens at bedside.
• Communicate with patients, doctors, and hospital staff.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PBT ASCP or CPT ASCP preferred

Phlebotomy training or on-the-job phlebotomy experience

Thorough understanding of Clinical Laboratory procedures

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds; extended standing/walking

Job description

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:

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• PBT (ASCP), CPT (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.

Training and Experience:

Completion of a phlebotomy training course OR on the job training with atleast one year of phlebotomy experience in a CAP certified hospitallaboratory 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.