Phlebotomist

Palo Alto Hospital; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Hospital seeks a phlebotomist to accurately collect blood and other body fluid samples from inpatients and outpatients, label tubes, and promptly deliver them to the laboratory. The role requires adherence to aseptic techniques, proper collection methods, and LIS usage to generate labels and transfer lists.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; knowledge of capillary and venipuncture techniques is preferred, with a focus on patient safety and excellent guest

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of capillary and venipuncture techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and body fluid samples from inpatients and outpatients.
• Label tubes correctly and deliver samples to the laboratory promptly.
• Use aseptic collection methods and proper collection systems.
• Utilize Laboratory LIS to receive specimens, generate labels and create transfer lists.
• Follow infectious/isolation policies and maintain safety procedures.
• Care for specimens, supplies and equipment and maintain good guest relations per Customer Service Standards.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory LIS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurately and rapidly collects blood and body fluid samples from inpatients and outpatients in the proper container correctly labeling all tubes and promptly delivering blood samples to the laboratory. Timely and accurately collects blood specimens from patients, using appropriate aseptic collection methods and the correct collection system. Utilizes Laboratory LIS to receive specimens, generate labels and create specimen transfer lists. Follows proper infectious/isolation policies. Performs duties promptly, safely, efficiently and reliably. Cares for and handles specimens, supplies and equipment properly. Maintains good guest relations and working relations by following UHS Customer Service Standards.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required. Knowledge of capillary and venipuncture techniques is preferred.

LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is not required, but recommended.