Phlebotomist-Lab Reference

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Phlebotomist for their lab services. The role involves performing all duties related to specimen collection and ensuring quality assurance in compliance with health regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some phlebotomy training, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory, or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, receiving, and referrals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Document specimen information using the laboratory computer system.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of Phlebotomy program

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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.
  
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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

• Certification from National Accredited Program Preferred.
  
  

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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