Job Title: Phlebotomist II
Location: 21769 MERCHANTS WAY, KATY, TX 77449
Training Location: 7207 N GESSNER ROAD, HOUSTON, TX 77040
Duration: 4 Months
Schedule: MON-THURS 8AM-5PM & FRI 8AM-1PM
Position Overview
The ideal candidate will have experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced laboratory or hospital environment while maintaining exceptional patient care and specimen integrity.
Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles.
- Collect, label, process, centrifuge, split, freeze, and package specimens according to established procedures.
- Verify patient information and accurately match specimens with laboratory requisitions.
- Explain specimen collection procedures to patients in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain specimen integrity through proper handling, storage, and transportation.
- Update patient information and document specimen collection accurately.
- Perform equipment maintenance and decontamination as required.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DEP, and laboratory safety regulations.
- Answer phone calls and assist with laboratory-related inquiries.
- Participate in required departmental training and maintain quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience in a hospital or high-volume laboratory setting.
- Overall 2-4 years of healthcare/phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Proficiency in venipuncture using straight and butterfly needles.
- Experience processing and handling laboratory specimens.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong communication and patient care skills.
- Valid Phlebotomy Certification if required by state regulations.
Additional Information
- How many draws are required daily? 30
- What is the work environment? FAST PACE
- If this is a patient service center, how big is the location? N/A IOP
- How long is the worker expected to stand? 40%-60%
- Are there any specialties? MATERNITY/GYN
- Will this person work with a team or alone? TEAM (2 PERSON SITE)
- How many weeks of training is required at the start of this role 1-2 (IF NEEDED)
Required Skills
- 1. 3 YEARS OF PHLEBOTOMY
- 2. ABLE TO WORK BETWEEN TWO DIFFERENT SYSTEMS