Phlebotomist

Frontera Healthcare • Fredericksburg, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist will help build on-site lab services at the Fredericksburg clinic. This hands-on role is responsible for blood draws and specimen handling, while also supporting the lab and clinic team with testing, supplies, and administrative work. The role includes performing in-clinic tests after training and helping patients feel comfortable during procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• BLS (CPR) certification, or willingness to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
• Strong attention to detail, a calm and caring manner with patients, and comfort switching between tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification, such as NHA CPT or ASCP PBT, or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from patients of all ages, including children, using venipuncture and fingersticks.
• Collect and process specimens by labeling, centrifuging, storing, and packaging them for outside labs.
• Perform simple in-clinic tests after training, including rapid strep, flu and COVID tests, urine dipsticks, fingerstick A1C, and glucose tests.
• Maintain accurate quality control logs, temperature logs, and testing records.
• Track specimens, follow up on rejected samples, and ensure results reach the care team.
• Order and stock lab supplies and check test kits for expiration dates.
• Keep the lab area clean and safe while following infection control and biohazard procedures.
• Support the clinic team with administrative tasks such as scheduling, phone calls, and filing or scanning documents.
• Help patients feel comfortable, especially those who are nervous about needles.

What This Job Offers

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