Phlebotomy Technician - Correctional Health

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) Jail Main Clinic seeks a phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients, process specimens, and perform data entry in a correctional health setting. The role requires completing a phlebotomy training course and holding an active Heartsaver CPR card within 90 days of hire.

The candidate must demonstrate accuracy in record-keeping, PC skills, and the ability to work across multiple locations, with strong interpersonal and stress-management

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or U.S. equivalent.
• Must have completed a formal phlebotomy training course.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for the formal training.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from patients.
• Process specimens and enter data following standards and practices.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Be able to use required software and demonstrate organizational skills.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training course

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Location: Jail Main Clinic

Correctional Health/ Jail/Lew Sterrett

Provides collection of blood specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for processing of specimens, data entry and point of care testing following established standards and practices.

Education:

• Must have a high school diploma or U.S. equivalent.
• Must have completed a formal phlebotomy training course.

Experience:

• None

Equivalent Experience:

• May substitute equivalent work experience for formal phlebotomy training course as stated above.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross Rescuer
• Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must be able to satisfactorily complete 90% of all collections within the 90 day probationary period.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records and logs.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a personal computer and be able to learn and efficiently use required software.
• Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.
• Must be able to cooperate with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
• Must be able to handle detailed work and maintain a pleasant demeanor while under pressure and stress.
• Must have clear speech, normal hearing and good visual acuity.
• Must be able to move rapidly from one location to the next.
• Must be able to make decisions and solve problems.

Requisition ID: 990587