Sr.,Phlebotomy Technician

Parkland Health

1d•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

Associate's degree from an accredited school with 24 hours of applicable science courses
Two years of phlebotomy experience in both venipuncture and capillary techniques
Current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, or Military Training Network
Able to satisfactorily complete 90% of all collections within the 90 day probationary period
Able to maintain accurate records and logs
Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a personal computer and be able to learn and efficiently use required software
Able to demonstrate effective organizational skills
Able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs
Able to cooperate with patients, visitors and hospital staff
Able to handle detailed work and maintain a pleasant demeanor while under pressure and stress
Clear speech, normal hearing and good visual acuity
Able to move rapidly from one location to the next
Able to make decisions and solve problems
For non-waived point of care testing: 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 CMS (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.