Phlebotomist

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Phlebotomist in Tyler, 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: UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience.
Certification from nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include:
National Heathcareer 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)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist 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.