Phlebotomist (PRN)

External Brand•Austin, TX

About The Position

Austin Regional Clinic is hiring a PRN Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients, using venipuncture and capillary collection methods. The role processes laboratory orders and specimens according to established policies, procedures, and protocols while maintaining compliance, confidentiality, and the organization’s mission and philosophy. The position includes patient-facing service, computer and clerical work, specimen processing, laboratory upkeep, and support for coworkers and clinic operations. The employee may be required to work at other clinics and perform waived testing with supervisory discretion. PRN availability is required for day, evening, and weekend shifts; holiday shifts are worked as required by company policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of a phlebotomy class or at least one year of phlebotomy experience.
Familiarity with a laboratory environment and medical terminology.
Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a team, engage others, listen, adapt responses to others’ needs, and align actions with team goals.
Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows.
Ability to manage competing priorities and perform job duties professionally.
Ability to understand, recall, and communicate factual information and to understand, recall, and apply oral or written instructions.
Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology and apply common sense in performing the job.
Availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts; holiday work as required by company policy.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy class.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Collect laboratory specimens from patients of all ages, including patients with infectious diseases.
Process laboratory orders and specimens according to protocol and standard operating procedures.
Use appropriate telephone etiquette and computer information systems.
Perform clerical duties and provide professional customer service.
Follow organizational and governmental standards, rules, regulations, and company policies, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and the Code of Conduct.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance and follow company core competencies.
Work holiday shifts as required by company policy.
Prioritize workload to provide providers with necessary information efficiently.
Use safety collection devices and follow universal precautions.
Protect patient confidentiality and comply with laboratory ordering and billing requirements.
Assist coworkers and customers as needed and help train new employees or students.
Maintain laboratory supply inventory and storage, and keep the laboratory clean.
Report complaints and problems to a supervisor or person in charge.
Flex to other clinics when required.
Perform waived testing and resulting with supervisory discretion.
Check the laboratory appointment schedule daily for orders.
Restock the draw area and empty sharps and biohazard waste containers.
Perform other duties as assigned.