Phlebotomist - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health•Texarkana, TX

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy duties, including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. The role supports quality, customer satisfaction, cost-efficient operations, and compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, infection-control, privacy, and security standards. The position may also include stand-by/on-call duties, inventory, special projects, and cross-training. Multiple shifts are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology, computer data entry, and organizational skills.
All associates must obtain required certifications for their positions within the designated time frame, in accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Completion of a phlebotomy, medical laboratory, or medical assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred.
One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) preferred.
Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or state licensure preferred if working in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy duties, including specimen collection, receiving, and send-outs.
Prepare specimens for referral to outside laboratories, including ordering miscellaneous and referred testing, packaging specimens, arranging cab service, completing referral paperwork, and using the mail system.
Collect patient specimens, including venipuncture, capillary samples, urine drug screens, skin tests, and blood, throat, and nasopharyngeal cultures.
Ensure specimen requirements are met at collection and maintain specimen integrity.
Maintain collection trays, containers, bags, and work areas in a neat and sanitary condition; restock as needed.
Procure departmental supplies in cooperation with the team lead.
Communicate effectively with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and coworkers.
Use the laboratory computer system for specimen documentation, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
Support customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations, and uphold the company philosophy and core values.
Assure the quality of work performed by associates and comply with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection-control, safety, privacy, and health-information security standards.
Pursue professional growth and continued education.
Complete associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including stand-by/on-call work, inventory, special projects, and cross-training.