Phlebotomy Technician

Overview:
Accountable for executing all responsibilities associated with phlebotomy, including specimen acquisition, receipt, and referrals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Upholds the standards of the relevant OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ensures that the organization's philosophy and core values are reflected in the services provided to clients.
• Takes initiative for pursuing and attaining professional development and ongoing education.
• Guarantees the quality of work performed by all team members, coordinating services to clients in a manner that promotes satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Ensures adherence to CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including the privacy and security of health information (PHI).
• Maintains the collection tray/container/bag and work area in a clean and sanitary state, restocking as necessary.
• Responsible for the procurement of supplies for the department in collaboration with the team lead.
• Executes all phlebotomy tasks, including specimen collection, receipt, and send-outs.
• Prepares specimens for referral to external laboratories, which includes ordering miscellaneous tests, packaging specimens, arranging transportation, completing referral paperwork, and managing the mailing system.
• Conducts all patient specimen collections, including but not limited to venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures.
• Ensures that specimen requirements are satisfied at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills by interacting competently with clients, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, and colleagues.
• Operates the laboratory information system to document specimen details, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.).
• Completes performance evaluations and annual competency assessments for team members in a timely manner.

Qualifications:
Education/Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent. Diploma or transcript required at the time of hire.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory, or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, computer data entry, and organizational skills.

Experience

• One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certification from a National Accredited Program is preferred.

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

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