Phlebotomy Specialist — Patient-Focused Lab Draws

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and other specimen collections, prepare referrals, and operate the lab information system. You will ensure specimen integrity and coordinate with the team to meet regulatory and quality standards.

The role requires basic phlebotomy training, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to work with diverse patients. On‑site work with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred.
• Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
• Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system
• Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity
• Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
• Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (stand‑by/on‑call, inventory, special projects, cross‑training, etc.).
• Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy/Medical Laboratory/Medical Assistant program including phlebotomy

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and other specimen collections, prepare referrals, and operate the lab information system. You will ensure specimen integrity and coordinate with the team to meet regulatory and quality standards.

The role requires basic phlebotomy training, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to work with diverse patients. On‑site work with a focus on quality and efficiency.