Phlebotomist - Laboratory

Asct; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Antonio is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to professional growth. Join a dynamic team at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital, known for its comprehensive care services and commitment to patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain a neat and sanitary working area.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of a Phlebotomy program

Job description

Description

Summary:

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

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women?s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

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 required if in Louisiana.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time