Phlebotomy Technician I

Prime Healthcare; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employer 401K options

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Phlebotomy Technician I to join their team at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas. This full-time role involves drawing blood and handling specimens while ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma and BLS certification within 45 days of hire. Those with prior laboratory experience will be preferred.

Joining our award-winning team means benefiting from comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid vacation and tuition reimbursement options.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 45 days of hire.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood and handle specimens for analysis.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to quality protocols.
• Assist with clerical duties and patient communication.

Skills

Phlebotomy technique

Communication skills

Computer data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Phlebotomy Technician I - Clinical Lab

Location: Knapp Medical Center – Weslaco, TX

Full‑Time | Shift type: Variable | 8‑Hour Shifts

The Phlebotomy Technician I will be responsible for drawing blood and handling specimens, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and transport to the lab. They also maintain equipment, adhere to quality and safety protocols, record patient data, and collaborate with other departments to ensure effective patient care.

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

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Responsibilities

Phlebotomy Technician I primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The PT I;

• performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties,
• possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory,
• demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner,
• demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients,
• processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens,
• processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories,
• stocks routine supplies,
• maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas,
• processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures,
• May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

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