Phlebotomist (PRN)

Frio Regional Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frio Regional Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to identify the best method for retrieving specimens, prepare specimens for laboratory testing, and perform screening procedures. The role is on-site and requires accuracy in following lab procedures.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, specimen collection, calibrations, quality control, and timely reporting of results for verification prior to charting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training in a Phlebotomy Program with certification.
• CPR required.
• Experience is highly preferred, in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety guidelines for working in the Laboratory.
• Record daily temperatures for equipment and laboratory area; troubleshoot deviations and document corrective actions.
• Assist in maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.
• Receive supplies into the laboratory, unpack and store items; label reagents per guidelines; notify Lab Supervisor of issues.
• Adhere to Laboratory procedures; assist in collection of patient samples as requested by Laboratory Supervisor.
• Process all samples according to written Laboratory procedures.
• Perform all waived laboratory tests with accuracy and adhere to Good Laboratory Practice standards.
• Submit reports for all test results to Laboratory Testing Personnel for review and verification prior to charting.

Skills

Phlebotomy training

CPR required

Hospital experience preferred

High School diploma

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Phlebotomist serves patients by identifying the best method for retrieving specimens; preparing specimens for laboratory testing, and performing screening procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Follow established safety guidelines for working in the Laboratory.


• Record daily temperatures for equipment and for laboratory area. Troubleshoot any deviations to correct out of control readings. Document corrective actions.


• Assist in maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.


• Receive supplies into the laboratory, unpack and properly store items in a timely manner, label all reagents according to regulatory guidelines. Notify Lab Supervisor of any problems or concerns.


• Adhering to established Laboratory procedures, assist in collection of patient samples as requested Laboratory Supervisor.


• Process all samples according to written Laboratory procedures.


• Perform all waived laboratory tests with accuracy and efficient adhering to Good Laboratory Practice standards.


• Submit reports for all results of tests performed to Laboratory Testing Personnel for subsequent review and verification prior to release for charting.


• Perform all calibrations, quality control and quality assessment procedures for waived methods tested according to manufacturer’s instructions and current laboratory policy.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or equivalent

• Formal phlebotomy training in a Phlebotomy Program with certification


• CPR required


• Experience is highly preferred, in a hospital setting.

Job Location:

On-Site

Closing:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This job description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.