Phlebotomist

Tyler Regional Hospital; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Tyler is seeking an evening-shift, full-time Phlebotomist in Tyler, TX. The role involves performing venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instructions, and specimen culture collection within a busy clinical lab.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, completion of an accredited phlebotomy program with clinicals, and national certification. Preference for those with 5+ years of phlebotomy experience and strong customer service in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or phlebotomy experience.
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency (CPT/NHA, PBT/ASCP, RPT/AMT, NCPT/NCCT, CPT/ACA).
• Hospital Lab information system skills and strong customer service.
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• 5+ years' experience as a Phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection techniques: venipuncture, capillary draws, and urine collection; provide collection instructions.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals

Certification from a nationally recognized agency (CPT/NHA, PBT/ASCP, RPT/AMT, NCPT/NCCT, CPT/ACA)

National Heathcareer Association - CPT (NHA)

American Society for Clinical Pathology - PBT (ASCP)

American Medical Technologists - RPT (AMT)

National Center for Competency Testing - NCPT (NCCT)

American Certification Agency - CPT (ACA)

Tools

Hospital Lab information system skills

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening-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 a nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • 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).
• 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.