Phlebotomy Tech II – Patient Care in Fast-Paced Lab

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pathology Patient Care Technician II to perform phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients and to order and process specimens in the laboratory. This role operates in a fast-paced pediatric care environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of phlebotomist experience, with a focus on accurate sample handling and patient-friendly interactions. This is a hospital-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year phlebotomist experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and parents to perform phlebotomy procedures following age-appropriate care.
• Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, and heel stick phlebotomy procedures including blood cultures, newborn screens, etc.
• Greets parents and patients promptly and courteously, values customers and gives full attention.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the procedures and equipment; maintains skills and competency via performance and supervision.
• Performs and participates in proficiency testing programs to validate competency as required.
• Documents events in the event tracker and documents findings; investigates circumstances around events.
• Directs workflow and staff breaks to ensure work is processed within the established turn-around time.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pathology Patient Care Technician II to perform phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients and to order and process specimens in the laboratory. This role operates in a fast-paced pediatric care environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of phlebotomist experience, with a focus on accurate sample handling and patient-friendly interactions. This is a hospital-based, on-site position.