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CHRISTUS Health lists this Phlebotomist - General Lab opportunity in longview, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Phlebotomist - General Lab
US:TX:Longview | Clinical Laboratory | Per Diem As Needed
Summary:
Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers.
Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education.
Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations.
Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI).
Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary.
Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead.
Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs.
Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system
Performs 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 met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity
Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers.
Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, 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 associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred
Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills
Experience
One year phlebotomy experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred
Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Worksite address
longview, TX, 75606, US
Who can apply
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