Phlebotomist

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX is seeking a day-shift, full-time Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. The role involves specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary draws, urine collections, and adherence to strict safety and quality protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, completed an accredited phlebotomy program with clinicals, national certification, and experience in a hospital lab setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed accredited phlebotomy program with clinicals or equivalent phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from a recognized agency (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT, NCPT, NCCT NCPT, ACA CPT) required.
• Hospital lab information system experience.
• Strong customer service and clinical setting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, capillary draws, and urine collection instructions.
• Follow specimen collection protocols and ensure accurate labeling.
• Maintain quality control and patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy technique

Customer service

Clinical setting experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited phlebotomy program with clinicals

NHA CPT

ASCP PBT

AMT RPT

NCCT NCPT

ACA CPT

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an day-shift, full-time, Phlebotomistin 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 a nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. National Heathcareer Association – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA).
  2. American Society for Clinical Pathology – Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP).
  3. American Medical Technologists – Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT).
  4. National Center for Competency Testing – National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT).
  5. American Certification Agency – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA).
• Hospital Lab information system skills and strong customer service skills.
• Experience working in the clinical setting.

Preferred Job Requirements.

• 5+ years’ experience as a Phlebotomist.