Phlebotomist II

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading acute hospital in the Dallas area, where you will play a vital role in patient care as a Phlebotomist II. This position offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility that is committed to excellence in medical services. You will perform essential tasks such as blood specimen collection, data entry, and maintaining laboratory standards. With a focus on professional growth, the hospital provides generous benefits, including medical, dental, and continuing education opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Plan

Substantial PTO

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CPT certification and BLS certification.
• At least 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture on patients for blood specimen collection.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and process laboratory specimens.
• Assist with sample pickup and inventory management.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Laboratory Terminology

Education

High School Diploma

CPT Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Automated Laboratory Instrumentation

Job description

Overview

You’re going to want to be a part of the Dallas Regional Medical Center Team!!! As a member of Prime Healthcare, we offer incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be a part of a community dedicated to making a difference. We are a 202-bed acute hospital accredited by the Joint Commission that offers a wide range of medical services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, wound care, surgical services, cardiac catheterization, and imaging. The hospital is the only Certified Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and labor and Delivery unit in the area. Additionally, Dallas Regional is the only Trauma Center within 13 miles and was the first accredited Geriatric Emergency Room in Dallas County. The hospital has received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award and has earned 15 Healthgrades Five-Star ratings over the past three years.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefit plan: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Substantial PTO
• Continuing education opportunities
• And much more!

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist II must meet the state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician II primarily performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory and works under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor. Responsibilities include:

1. Performing computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
2. Possessing adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
3. Demonstrating good communication skills and telephone etiquette when greeting patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
4. Demonstrating proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment for collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
5. Processing microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
6. Processing specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
7. Stocking and ordering routine supplies.
8. Maintaining cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
9. Processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation according to established policies and procedures.
10. Assisting with sample pickup at hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, and related tasks such as inventory management, supply replenishment, mail delivery, faxing, and product deliveries.
11. Potentially working across multiple departments or night/graveyard shifts.
12. Performing point-of-care testing after training and documented competency.
13. Performing other tasks as assigned by the department manager/director.

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Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

2. Current and valid state certification as a CPT, required.

3. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.

4. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, required.