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 East Texas in Tyler, TX is seeking a Phlebotomist I for night shift, full-time. You will perform venipuncture and specimen collection in a fast-paced laboratory setting, following all safety and quality protocols.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited phlebotomy program with clinicals, and national certification (NHA, ASCP, AMT, NCCT or ACA). We value teamwork and patient-focused care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals.
• Certification from nationally recognized agency (NHA, ASCP, AMT, NCCT, or ACA).

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection and specimen culture collection.
• Follow safety and quality protocols in the laboratory setting.
• Assist with specimen labeling and transport to the lab.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Education

High school diploma

Accredited phlebotomy program certificate

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Phlebotomist i n 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

• 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.