Phlebotomist

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights•Harker Heights, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as annight shift, full-time, Laboratory Phlebotomist in Harker Heights, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more. Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience
Certification from a nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include, but are not limited to:
National Health Career Association – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)
American Society for Clinical Pathology – Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP)
American Medical Technologists – Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT)
National Center for Competency Testing – National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT)
American Certification Agency – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA)
Experience working in the clinical setting

Responsibilities

Functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include; venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instruction and specimen culture collection instruction
Promotes professionalism and interacts with colleagues in a way that promotes a cooperative working environment.
Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
Demonstrate proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to appropriate care provider.
Supports organizational priorities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Attains required competency and demonstrates the ability to follow procedural directions and protocols.
Able to prioritize and organize workload and assist other coworkers to maintain productivity.
Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
Responsible for specimen accessioning as assigned.
Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, performs proper prompt specimen transport.
Performs proper drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
Answers laboratory department phone calls.
Demonstrates ability to recognize emergent conditions and reacts appropriately.
Provides phlebotomy services in a professional and patient centered manner.
Engages in self-evaluation of practice and takes action to improve knowledge and skills.
Retains accountability for quality of care given to the patient.