Sr. Phlebotomist / JO Wyatt Clinic / FT

UHS•Amarillo, TX

19d

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Sr. Phlebotomist POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Coordinator, the Sr. Phlebotomist assumes the responsibility for performing venipunctures, capillary blood specimen collections, point of care testing (POCT), and related procedures under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the Department of Laboratory Services. The Sr. Phlebotomist, under the guidance of the Phlebotomy Coordinator, will assist in the training and guidance of phlebotomy students and new employees. These responsibilities encompass the internal functioning of the Department and the integration of the Department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System. The Sr. Phlebotomist supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Practices the profession of phlebotomy in the area(s) of assigned responsibility according to accepted standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA ’88, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and/or the laboratory Medical Director. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and performance improvement in areas of assign responsibility. Performs phlebotomy and waived testing procedures in assign areas of the laboratory, clinics, outreach facilities, health fairs, and home-bound patient locations optimizing the efficiency and quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory procedures. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Minimum Education: High school education with phlebotomy training is preferred; Two years of college education preferred.
Minimum Work Experience: One year of full-time experience preferred.
Certifications: Sr. Phlebotomist - graduation and certificate of completion from accredited phlebotomy program; certification from ASCP, NCA preferred.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
Valid Texas Drivers License with no more then 3 moving violations in the past 3 years.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English
Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments
Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly
Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic material
Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in order to make skillful, accurate, and precise movements
Ability to communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and others
Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with customers, employees, and peers
Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color
Ability to understand the overall technology, operation, and troubleshooting of moderate and complex instrumentation (example: hospital and laboratory information systems, highly automated specimen processing and testing instrumentation)
Ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately
Ability to understand and explain the theories of laboratory specimen processing
Ability to multi-task productively and accurately
Ability to remain focused on job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Practices the profession of phlebotomy in the area(s) of assigned responsibility according to accepted standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA ’88, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and/or the laboratory Medical Director.
Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and performance improvement in areas of assign responsibility.
Performs phlebotomy and waived testing procedures in assign areas of the laboratory, clinics, outreach facilities, health fairs, and home-bound patient locations optimizing the efficiency and quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory procedures.