PRN Phlebotomist

Hunt Regional Healthcare; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Regional Healthcare in Greenville, TX seeks a Phlebotomist to collect laboratory specimens and record test results for waived and moderate complexity testing. The role follows policy, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.

Minimum education is a high school diploma; no additional work experience is required beyond training. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential, with preference for phlebotomy or medical assisting certification.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Moderate ability with computer systems and data entry.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with staff.
• Ability to perform blood collection using skin puncture and venipuncture.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English effectively.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HMHD Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in trainings.
• Assist in student guidance and training of new staff.
• Identify opportunities for laboratory process improvements.
• Ensure specimen quality and proper labeling.
• Prepare specimens for testing and reference lab submissions.
• Perform waived and moderate testing under supervision.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies.
• Communicate concerns and delays to Lab Leadership and clinicians.
• Participate in quality assurance activities as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Phlebotomist collects laboratory specimens for testing; performs and record test results for waived and moderate complexity testing, and must follow laboratory policy, documentation standards, and all applicable regulatory requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Work Experience: None required beyond education/training requirement
• Required Licenses/Certifications: None
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Moderate ability with computer systems and data entry. Ability to establish good working relationships with various professional, technical and nontechnical staff. Ability to keep blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized. Ability to perform blood collection procedures using skin (micro) puncture and venipuncture. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.Ability to train students as needed. Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, laboratory precautions, and use and care of laboratory equipment in assigned area. Knowledge of phlebotomy methods and techniques.
• Preferred Qualification: Certification in phlebotomy or Medical Assisting

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• 1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
• 2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
• 3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
• 4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
• 5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.
• 6. Participates in training or teaching programs by providing assistance and guidance to students, new and current employees.
• 7. Signs off competencies for waived testing only as appropriate.
• 8. Assists in identification of opportunities for improvements in the laboratory (i.e. employee training, process improvement...etc.).
• 9. Understands and complies with good laboratory practice, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• 10. Participates in quality assurance activities as assigned.
• 11. Communicates to Lab Leadership on concerns affecting laboratory operations.
• 12. Communicates critical values and testing delays to physicians, nursing staff, clients, and other hospital personnel.
• 13. Communicates and handles problems with customers, physicians and other hospital staff and responds to their needs in a timely manner.
• 14. Maintains positive patient identification for all such samples processed, using defined protocols.
• 15. Determines suitability of specimen for analysis, following established procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• 16. Demonstrates skills in specimen receiving, processing, including the LIS.
• 17. Prepares specimens for reference laboratory testing, ensures specimens are submitted in a timely manner.
• 18. Performs waived and moderate analytical process, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting under the direction of the technical staff/supervisor.
• 19. Maintains adequate inventory of reagents and supplies as appropriate.
• 20. Performs other duties as needed.

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