Sr.,Phlebotomy Technician

Parkland Health

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership to phlebotomy staff, collects blood specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for processing of specimens, data entry and point of care testing following established standards and practices. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

Must have an Associate's degree from an accredited school with 24 hours of applicable science courses.
Must have two years of phlebotomy experience in both venipuncture and capillary techniques.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete 90% of all collections within the 90 day probationary period.
Must be able to maintain accurate records and logs.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a personal computer and be able to learn and efficiently use required software.
Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.
Must be able to cooperate with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
Must be able to handle detailed work and maintain a pleasant demeanor while under pressure and stress.
Must have clear speech, normal hearing and good visual acuity.
Must be able to move rapidly from one location to the next.
Must be able to make decisions and solve problems.
Individuals who perform non-waived POCT must have a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or a college degree.
Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to United States education standards by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) or COLA authorized credentialing agency.
A copy of the high school diploma, GED, college degree/transcript or foreign education equivalence report will be required at time of hire or placement in job.