Phlebotomist - General Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Atlanta (TX); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, processing, and referrals. You will work with a team to ensure accurate specimen handling and timely referrals while maintaining compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and PHI standards.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, completion of phlebotomy training, and preferred CPT certification. Bilingual English/Spanish and strong data entry skills are beneficial for patient interactions and lab workflows.

Qualificações

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) preferred.
• Phlebotomy Tech license or state licensure preferred where applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
• Takes responsibility for pursuing professional growth and continued education.
• Assures quality of work performed by all associates and coordinates services to customers with satisfaction and cost efficiency.
• Maintains compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and PHI privacy and security standards.
• Keeps collection tray/container and work area neat and sanitary; restocks as necessary.
• Procures supplies for the department in coordination with the team lead.
• Performs all phlebotomy duties including specimen collection and processing.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs and handles related paperwork and logistics.
• Performs venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screens, skin tests, and other specimen collections with proper technique.
• Ensures specimen requirements are met and maintains specimen integrity.
• Communicates effectively with customers, patients, families, nurses, physicians, and coworkers.
• Operates the laboratory computer system for documentation, orders, and lists.
• Performs other duties as assigned (on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training).
• Completes performance evaluations and competency assessments on schedule.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer data entry

Organizational skills

Formação académica

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/Medical Laboratory/Medical Assistant program incl. phlebotomy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary:

Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
• Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
• Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
• Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
• Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
• Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
• Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system
• Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity
• Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
• Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (stand‑by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross‑training, etc.).
• Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred
• Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills

Experience

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred
• Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed