Phlebotomist

BSA Hospital; Town of Texas, Amarillo (WI, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a full-time Laboratory Phlebotomist. In this vital role, you will perform various specimen collection techniques, ensuring quality care and compliance with regulations. Enjoy a supportive, people-first environment that prioritizes your well-being, offering career growth opportunities and a sign-on bonus. With over 120 years of service, this established institution is dedicated to making healthcare better for the community. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited phlebotomy program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection techniques including venipuncture and capillary draws.
• Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Communicate pertinent data about patients effectively.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary Draws

Specimen Culture Collection

Infection Control

Patient Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Phlebotomy/Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,500.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Laboratory Phlebotomist in Amarillo, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo's preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection techniques including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection, and specimen culture collection, following proper protocols.
• Promote professionalism and foster a cooperative working environment with colleagues.
• Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Communicate pertinent data about patients or laboratory samples effectively to care providers.
• Support organizational compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Attain and demonstrate competency in following procedural directions and protocols.
• Prioritize and organize workload efficiently, assisting coworkers to maintain productivity.
• Follow proper specimen packaging and transport protocols.
• Handle specimen accessioning as assigned.
• Practice proper infection control, patient identification, and prompt specimen transport.
• Perform drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
• Answer laboratory department phone calls professionally.
• Recognize emergent conditions and react appropriately.
• Provide phlebotomy services in a professional, patient-centered manner.
• Engage in self-evaluation to improve knowledge and skills.
• Maintain accountability for the quality of care provided to patients.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience
• Certification from a recognized agency, such as:
• National Heathcareer Association - Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)
• National Heathcareer Association - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA CCMA)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology - Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP)
• American Medical Technologists - Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT)
• National Center for Competency Testing - National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT)
• American Certification Agency - Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA)

Experience working in a clinical setting