Phlebotomy Tech II — Lab & Specimen Specialist

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Brownsville is seeking a phlebotomy technician to join our hospital laboratory team. The role involves venipuncture, specimen receipt, and routine CLIA-waived tests, performed under standard procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, phlebotomy training, at least one year of lab experience, and current phlebotomy certification where required. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Completion of a phlebotomy program
• Required: 1 year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program
• Preferred: basic laboratory computer/lab information system experience
• Required: Phlebotomy certification where State law requires
• Preferred: national phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT or similar

Responsibilities

• Performs routine technical and clerical functions to include specimen registration and billing.
• Performs specimen receipt and distribution of laboratory specimens.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.
• Will perform waived testing, and assist in microbiology processing and plating specimens, as requested.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program completion

Job description

Valley Baptist Health System in Brownsville is seeking a phlebotomy technician to join our hospital laboratory team. The role involves venipuncture, specimen receipt, and routine CLIA-waived tests, performed under standard procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, phlebotomy training, at least one year of lab experience, and current phlebotomy certification where required. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.