Phlebotomist - Lab Reference

CHRISTUS Health•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. The role supports quality, customer satisfaction, cost-efficient operations, and compliance with applicable regulatory and safety standards. It includes preparing specimens for referral to outside laboratories and documenting specimen and patient information in the laboratory computer system.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology, computer data entry, and organizational skills.
Obtain required certifications for the position within the designated time frame, in accordance with CHRISTUS Health policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy duties, including specimen collection, receiving, and send-outs.
Collect patient specimens, including venipuncture, capillary specimens, urine drug screens, skin tests, and blood, throat, and nasopharyngeal cultures.
Ensure specimen requirements are met at collection and maintain specimen integrity.
Prepare specimens for outside-laboratory referral, including ordering tests, packaging specimens, arranging cab service, completing referral paperwork, and using the mail system.
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.
Operate the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, register patients, enter orders, manage collection lists, and complete other assigned tasks.
Communicate effectively with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and coworkers.
Assure the quality of work performed by associates and coordinate services to support customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
Comply with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection-control, safety, privacy, security, and other applicable regulatory standards.
Pursue professional growth and continued education, and demonstrate the company philosophy and core values in customer service.
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.