Phlebotomist, Outpatient

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team in Dallas. This role involves drawing blood samples and ensuring proper labeling for analysis, all while providing exceptional customer service. As part of a world-renowned medical center, you will benefit from a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing and professional growth. With a competitive benefits package, including healthcare and paid time off, this position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a collaborative setting focused on innovation and excellence in patient care.

Benefits

PPO Medical Plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Completion of a Phlebotomy program or entry-level experience.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood samples safely and accurately from patients.
• Process laboratory samples and maintain specimen integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Safety Protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Program Completion

Tools

Epic Beaker

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage and merit increases, and much more. Join the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for drawing blood samples from patients safely and accurately for testing and research. Submits samples of blood, urine, or tissue with proper labeling for analysis to the laboratory.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, designed to support your overall wellbeing, including:

• PPO medical plan, available from day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay
• Paid Time Off, available from day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Education: Entry-level phlebotomist or completion of a Phlebotomy program in an accredited college or university. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Licenses and Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) courses accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

JOB DUTIES
- Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture with minimal trauma, using appropriate collection devices.
- Instruct patients on proper urine sample collection.
- Research specimen requirements prior to collection, maintain a fast turnaround time, and use Epic Beaker for lab order entry.
- Verify test orders, maintain specimen integrity, and ensure proper labeling and handling.
- Support quality assurance activities, monitor pending lists, and participate in performance improvement activities.
- Provide exceptional customer service to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing concerns professionally.
- Process laboratory samples, prepare aliquots, and dispatch specimens accurately.
- Adhere to safety protocols, perform inventory management, and provide training to others as needed.
- Ensure all tests are properly ordered and tracked, maintain supplies, and keep work areas organized.
- Participate in incident reporting and process improvement initiatives.
- Manage daily workflow, act as a liaison for phlebotomy issues, and perform blood collections and special tests as defined.
- Follow attendance policies and perform other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215. UT Southwestern is committed to providing an equal opportunity environment, prohibiting unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status.