Phlebotomist - General Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to perform specimen collection, receiving, and referrals. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, maintain clean work areas, and support efficient lab operations.

The role requires a High School diploma (phlebotomy-related program preferred), and bilingual English/Spanish is advantageous. Prior phlebotomy experience and CPT/PBT certification are preferred where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS competencies.
• Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in service delivery.
• Takes responsibility for professional growth and continued education.
• Coordinates services to customers to ensure satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
• Maintains compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and privacy regulations related to PHI.
• Keeps collection area neat and sanitary and restocks as necessary.
• Procures supplies for the department in collaboration with the team lead.
• Performs phlebotomy including specimen collection, receiving, and referrals.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs including packaging and paperwork.
• Performs all patient specimen collections (venipuncture, capillary collection, etc.).
• Ensures specimen requirements are met and maintains specimen integrity.
• Communicates effectively with customers, patients, and colleagues.
• Operates the lab computer system to document specimen data and orders.
• Performs additional duties as assigned (stand-by, inventory, cross-training).
• Completes performance evaluations and competency assessments timely.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Computer data entry

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/Medical Laboratory/Medical Assistant program incl. phlebotomy

Certification/license (CPT/PBT) preferred (if in Louisiana)

Job description

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

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time