Phlebotomist

UT Health East Texas; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

UT Health Tyler is seeking a day shift, full-time Phlebotomist in Tyler, TX. The role requires venipuncture, urine collection, and specimen culture collection per protocol. Competitive benefits support your health, education, and well-being.

You will join a team at a leading regional hospital, with opportunities for career growth and professional certification support. A high school diploma and accredited phlebotomy training with clinicals or active phlebotomy experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from nationally recognized agency (CPT, PBT, RPT, NCPT, ACA).

Responsibilities

• The Phlebotomist performs specimen collection techniques including venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection and specimen culture collection.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Clinical setting experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT)

Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)

National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Phlebotomist in Tyler, 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:

• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

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Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instruction and specimen culture collection instruction.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience.


• Certification from nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include:
  
  
  
  • National Heathcareer Association – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)
  
  
  • 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)
  
  
  
  

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience working in the clinical setting.