Phlebotomist PRN

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets At Work

401-K

Job summary

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a qualified Phlebotomist to join our clinical team. The role involves performing venipuncture, labeling and processing specimens, and ensuring specimens are handled per established procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, certified phlebotomist credentials, and at least 6 months of relevant experience in a hospital or lab setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency.
• Minimum of 6 months venipuncture experience in a lab or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Explain the venipuncture process clearly and courteously.
• Demonstrate technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Understand and follow physicians' orders.
• Match requisitions forms to specimens; label, centrifuge, and prepare samples as required.
• Pack and transport specimens; maintain proper containment and temperature.
• Comply with OSHA and DEP regulations and wear PPE.
• Attend annual department trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

The team at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is both passionate about quality behavioral healthcare and compassionate about those we serve. We recognize that emotional, behavioral and chemical dependency problems can affect all areas of a person's life. Our individual mental health treatment programs are tailored to address each person's unique problems and needs. If you are a team player, reliable candidate, and passionate helping others, please see our open opportunity. Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is currently recruiting a skilled and experienced Phlebotomist, PRN Phlebotomist, (6:30am-2:30pm), join our team of healthcare professionals.

Phlebotomist Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand's and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications

Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency, for the state employed as required by state

Experience

Minimum of 6 months work experience performing venipunctures in a lab or hospital setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Team player and Empathy
• Time Management

Benefits

• Tickets At Work
• 401-K