Phlebotomist - Lab AdminGeneral

CHRISTUS Health•Kingsville, TX

About The Position

Responsible for performing phlebotomy duties, including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. The role supports quality, customer satisfaction, cost-efficient operations, and compliance with applicable regulatory standards. It also involves maintaining a neat and sanitary work area, procuring departmental supplies in cooperation with the team lead, documenting work in the laboratory computer system, and completing assigned related duties.

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 skills 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

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Ensure the company philosophy and core values are reflected in service to customers.
Take responsibility for professional growth and continued education.
Assure the quality of work performed by associates.
Coordinate customer services to support satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
Comply with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection-control, safety, privacy, security, and other regulatory standards.
Maintain collection trays, containers, bags, and work areas in a neat and sanitary condition; restock as necessary.
Procure departmental supplies in cooperation with the team lead.
Perform phlebotomy duties, including specimen collection, receipt, and send-outs.
Prepare specimens for referral to outside laboratories, including ordering miscellaneous and referred testing, packaging specimens, calling a cab, completing referral paperwork, and using the mail system.
Collect patient specimens, including venipuncture, capillary collections, urine drug screens, skin tests, and blood, throat, and nasopharyngeal cultures.
Ensure specimen requirements are met at collection and maintain specimen integrity.
Communicate competently with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
Use the laboratory computer system for specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including stand-by/on-call duties, inventory, special projects, and cross-training.
Complete associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.