Phlebotomist-Lab Reference Tyler

CHRISTUS Health • Tyler, TX

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About The Position

The position is responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist, which includes specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. The role requires meeting the expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies, which include being a Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. The individual must ensure that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers. Additionally, the role involves taking responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education, assuring the quality of work performed by all associates, and coordinating services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations. Compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including the privacy and security of health information (PHI), is essential. The phlebotomist must maintain the collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition and restock as necessary. Responsibilities also include the procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead, performing all duties of a phlebotomist, preparing specimens for referral to outside labs, and ensuring that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection to maintain specimen integrity. Good communication skills are necessary for interacting competently with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers. The role also involves operating the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks. Other related duties may include stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, and completing associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred.
• Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred.
• Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.
• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ensure company philosophy and core values are evident in service delivered to customers.
• Take responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
• Assure quality of work performed by all associates.
• Coordinate services to customers to provide satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
• Maintain collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition and restock as necessary.
• Procure supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
• Prepare specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system.
• Perform all patient specimen collections including venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
• Ensure that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity.
• Demonstrate good communication skills by interacting competently with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
• Operate the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
• Complete associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED