Phlebotomist

LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS in Orange, TX is seeking a Part-Time Phlebotomist to join our onsite team. You will draw blood, collect specimens, and support patient care across multiple locations, with flexible hours and a strong emphasis on customer service.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, specimen labeling, data entry, and ensuring patient comfort while adhering to HIPAA guidelines and universal precautions. High school diploma required; phlebotomy coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Office Assistant course preferred.
• Fast-paced, customer-service oriented position.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage at multiple locations.
• Work flexible hours.
• Interact courteously with customers and seek feedback.
• Instruct patients on special collections.
• Follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Stock inventory and maintain the phlebotomy area.
• Register patients and act as receptionist.
• Perform venipuncture, urinalysis, and related specimen collection.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/Medical Office Assistant course

Job description

Join LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS as a Part-Time Phlebotomist in Orange,TX, and immerse yourself in a dynamic healthcare environment that values excellence and customer-focused service. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to work in various locations, enhancing your skill set while engaging with a diverse patient population. With a competitive pay range of $16 to $20 per hour, this role not only supports your career growth but also rewards your commitment to high performance. As part of an innovative team, you will contribute to vital healthcare processes, making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Make a difference as a Phlebotomist

As a Phlebotomist at LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS you will play a crucial role in the healthcare continuum by expertly drawing, collecting, and handling laboratory specimens across all age groups, from newborns to geriatric patients. This dynamic position requires you to provide coverage at multiple locations, where you will work flexible hours and engage with patients courteously, ensuring their comfort throughout the specimen collection process. Adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines and Universal Precautions, you will utilize your communication skills to instruct patients on special collections while performing various procedures such as venipuncture and urinalysis.

Essential Functions

• This position is responsible for providing coverage at multiple locations
• Work flexible hours
• Interact courteously and tactfully with the customer and actively seek his/her opinion
• Demonstrate good communication skills in instructing patients on special collections
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for confidentiality
• Complete assignments in a timely manner
• Maintain a professional attitude and personal appearance
• Follow all Universal Precautions guidelines
• Utilize all safety equipment (gloves, masks, etc.)
• Be familiar with Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, and Laboratory Safety Manuals
• Review the Phlebotomy Manual annually
• Follow the procedure for specimen collection: Venipuncture, Capillary sticks (utilize heel-warmers), Urinalysis, Throat Cultures & Strep, Glucose Tolerances, and First Aid
• Know how to handle patients with adverse reactions to venipuncture
• Computer proficiency for data entry and data accuracy (Life Points)
• Register patients and act as the receptionist
• Use two identifiers before collecting patient specimens
• Assure safety through appropriate specimen labeling
• Notify physicians of critical lab results
• Clean and organize the phlebotomy area
• Stock inventory upon delivery and break down boxes
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Office Assistant course preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented position
• Physical abilities required include: Repetitive motion, standing, walking, lifting, visual acuity, speaking, writing, reading, kneeling, reaching, turning and bending

Background & Drug Screening Mandatory