Phlebotomist (PRN)

Ntmconline; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ntmconline in Gainesville, TX is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist/laboratory assistant to perform clinical lab procedures, collect specimens, and ensure specimen integrity.

You will greet patients, verify identities, perform venipunctures with aseptic technique, and coordinate sample handling with nursing and pharmacy as needed.

Strong English communication and basic computer skills are required; HS diploma and willingness to learn are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Experience with lab information systems or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical lab procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance.
• Greets patients in a friendly, professional manner and verifies patient identities.
• Performs venipunctures and finger/heel sticks using aseptic technique.
• Ensures specimen integrity and proper collection processes.
• Registers patients, labels specimens, and processes specimens in the system.
• Answers phone calls, records requests, and provides information on test orders.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Color discernment

Lab information systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Performs clinical lab procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. Obtains blood specimens and collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Checks the test requisition or computer orders for correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples. Corrects or brings discrepancies to the attention of the lab director.
• Greets each patient in a friendly, professional manner.
• Verifies positive patient identification using at least 2 patient identifiers prior to collecting specimen.
• Performs venipunctures and finger/heel sticks using aseptic technique and in accordance with department procedures.
• Exhibits concern for the patient’s comfort and safety.
• Explains procedures/process before obtaining specimens.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity. Adheres to lab policies for rejection of unacceptable specimens.
• Coordinates the collections of therapeutic drug-monitoring assays with nursing personnel to ensure the proper drug dose to collection time.
• Coordinates special lab studies with ambulatory services and pharmacy. Administers oral test solutions.
• Initials, dates and times all collections.
• Offers additional assistance-seeks to ensure patient satisfaction before concluding encounter.
• Registers patients in to the computer system, labels specimens, and collects and receives specimens into the lab computer.
• Answers phone calls - records request for blood collection, answers general questions concerning test orders and collection, takes messages and routes calls.

BASIC SKILLS

• Basic computer knowledge and ability to touch type.
• Ability to discern color.
• Experience with lab information systems or the willingness to learn.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in school education or subsequent training.
• High school diploma or equivalent

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to spend long periods of time on feet.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

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