Phlebotomist

LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS • Baytown, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS as a Full-Time Phlebotomist in Baytown, TX, and immerse yourself in a dynamic healthcare environment that values excellence and customer-focused service. This onsite position offers a unique opportunity to work in various locations, enhancing your skill set while engaging with a diverse patient population. With a competitive pay range of $16 to $20 per hour, this role not only supports your career growth but also rewards your commitment to high performance. As part of an innovative team, you will contribute to vital healthcare processes, making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Elevate your phlebotomy career by applying today and become a vital part of our mission at LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS.
Make a difference as a Phlebotomist
As a Phlebotomist at LABTECH DIAGNOSTICS you will play a crucial role in the healthcare continuum by expertly drawing, collecting, and handling laboratory specimens across all age groups, from newborns to geriatric patients. This dynamic position requires you to provide coverage at multiple locations, where you will work flexible hours and engage with patients courteously, ensuring their comfort throughout the specimen collection process. Adhering to strict HIPAA guidelines and Universal Precautions, you will utilize your communication skills to instruct patients on special collections while performing various procedures such as venipuncture and urinalysis.
Your proficiency in data entry and specimen labeling will ensure accuracy and safety in the laboratory, all while maintaining a professional demeanor and appearance. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, with a preference for those who have completed a phlebotomy or medical office assistant course.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented position.
• Repetitive motion, standing, walking, lifting, visual acuity, speaking, writing, reading, kneeling, reaching, turning and bending.
• Computer proficiency for data entry and data accuracy (Life Points).
• Familiarity with Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, and Laboratory Safety Manuals.
• Ability to follow HIPAA guidelines for confidentiality.
• Ability to follow all Universal Precautions guidelines.
• Ability to utilize all safety equipment (gloves, masks, etc.).
• Ability to handle patients with adverse reactions to venipuncture.
• Background & Drug Screening Mandatory

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Office Assistant course.

Responsibilities

• Drawing, collecting, and handling laboratory specimens across all age groups.
• Providing coverage at multiple locations.
• Working flexible hours.
• Interacting courteously with patients and ensuring their comfort.
• Instructing patients on special collections.
• Performing venipuncture and urinalysis.
• Performing throat cultures & strep, glucose tolerances, and first aid.
• Using two identifiers before collecting patient specimens.
• Assuring safety through appropriate specimen labeling.
• Notifying physicians of critical lab results.
• Cleaning and organizing the phlebotomy area.
• Stocking inventory and breaking down boxes.
• Performing additional duties as requested by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $16 to $20 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED