Phlebotomy Clerk FT McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection across all hospital areas, including Outpatient services and off-site facilities. You will coordinate requests and perform venipunctures, fingersticks, and heel sticks according to the Specimen Procurement manual, ensuring timely responses and safety.

Required are a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferred phlebotomy certification; six months hospital experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Six months hospital-based phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Must adhere to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through training and policies.
• Must have transportation to travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen procurement procedures (venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks) on patients of all ages across the hospital, including Outpatient services and off-site facilities.
• Organize incoming requests for collections and respond in a timely manner.
• Maintain supplies and perform duties as required by Supervisor; may perform duties outside the hospital confines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing specimen procurement procedures (venipunctures, fingersticks, heelsticks) on patients of all age groups in all areas of the hospital, including Outpatient services and off-site facilities. Will organize incoming requests for collections and respond to collections in a timely manner. Perform all collection techniques as described in the Specimen Procurement manual using any safety collection devices appropriately. Maintain supplies and performing other duties as required by Supervisor. May be required to perform duties outside the hospital confines. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED, Higher Education required.
• Phlebotomy Certification from an accredited national credentialing agency (ASCP, NCA, etc) preferred
• Must be able, have ability and transportation to travel between facilities as needed

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