Phlebotomist-Vallbona Health Center

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston, TX seeks a Phlebotomist to join our safety-net healthcare network. You will perform phlebotomy for blood sample collection, ensuring patient identification and specimen integrity while adhering to safety standards and workflow. Experience with LIS, EPIC and Rover is helpful.

The role supports on-site laboratory operations with rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. A high school diploma or GED plus phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Phlebotomist (or eligible preferred).
• One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Proficiency with PC and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures for collection of blood samples.
• Demonstrates competency via direct observation and assessment for venipuncture and blood culture collection.
• Accurately identifies patients and collects correct specimens.
• Maintains specimen integrity by timely collection and transport.
• Performs registration and accessioning tasks.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely for patients, co-workers, and self.
• Adheres to productive standards and quality controls.

Skills

PC literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Phlebotomist certification (or eligible)

Tools

EPIC

Rover

LIS

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

• Performs phlebotomy procedures for the collection of blood samples.
• Demonstrates competency via direct observation and assessment for the following phlebotomy procedures: venipuncture, blood culture collection for bottles or isolator tubes, age specific skills.
• Accurately identifies patient and collects correct specimens.
• Achieves productivity standards.
• Maintains specimen integrity by collection and transporting specimens in a timely manner.
• Accurately performs assignments in registration and accessioning.
• Utilizes all equipment and supplies in a manner that ensures safety to patients, co-workers, and self.

Minimum Qualifications

• School Education: H.S. Diploma or GED
• Licenses & Certifications: Certified Phlebotomist or eligible preferred
• Work Experience: One (1) year experience preferred
• Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Other; Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), EPIC and Rover (If applicable)
• Work Schedule: Flexible; including rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required
• Other Requirements: Soft Skills (Effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability).