Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant -Full-Time Night Shift

Three Crosses Regional Hospital•Las Cruces, NM

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Full-Time night shift Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high-quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of a phlebotomy program or 2 years equivalent experience
1-2 years of experience working in a high-volume laboratory in the role of a phlebotomist.
Meet all Employee Health Requirement
BLS certification from AHA

Nice To Haves

Hospital setting experience.
Certification as Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)

Responsibilities

Efficiently and accurately performing blood draws, waived testing, clerical functions, and specimen processing that will include accessioning of specimens submitted to the laboratory as well as specimens collected by other staff/physician offices/clinics.
Provide patient care in accordance with TCRH policies and procedures.
Provide a positive image of TCRH and to be able to communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians and visitors.
Carry out duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital.
Skilled in laboratory techniques to encompass all age ranges.
Basic clerical skills, phone etiquette.
Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
Ability to communicate and interact with patients in a manner that makes them feel comfortable with the laboratory assistant’s ability to perform procedure.
Understand the importance of specimen handling from the delivery to the department, entry into the computer system, to the final report.
Understands the importance of making sure every detail is met for each sample is unique.
Handle specimens in the laboratory that are difficult to recollect (i.e. CSF, Bone Marrow, etc.).
Participate within a team-centered approach toward patient care.
Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical, or employment of patients, families, and employees of TCRH.
Demonstrate critical thinking, time management and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication (including documentation) skills.
Excellent relationship management with patients, families, and care providers.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Follow and enforce safety practices for patients and TCRH.
Attend staff meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.