Phlebotomy Tech I

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I to join the Lab team in Harlingen, TX. The role involves performing blood draws, labeling specimens, and transporting samples to the laboratory for testing. Flexible shifts and full-time hours support patient care across day and night schedules.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS certification within 45 days, and at least two years of clinical lab experience preferred. Comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current.
• Minimum of two years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for blood draws and ensure comfort and safety.
• Collect blood via venipuncture or capillary puncture with proper labeling.
• Transport and organize specimens to the lab and ensure proper storage.
• Follow quality control and safety protocols to ensure accurate results.
• Maintain and sanitize phlebotomy equipment.
• Perform more complex phlebotomy procedures as required with supervision.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Overview

Position: Phlebtomy Technician I

Department: Lab

Shifts Available: Variable (Required to work days and nights)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process


• Responsible for correct blood collection, draw blood from patients using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques; ensure proper identification and labeling of specimens


• Organize, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing, ensure all specimens are properly processed and stored


• Adhere to quality control and safety protocols to maintain the integrity of specimens and ensure accurate test results


• Maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensure everything is in working order and properly sanitized


• Perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.


• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.


• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options


• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays


• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options


• Employer 401K options


• Tuition reimbursement options


• Life, disability, and other insurance options


• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf