Phlebotomist-Lab Reference
Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Description 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 -
Certification from National Accredited Program Preferred. Work
Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Longview , Phlebotomist-Lab Reference, Healthcare , Texarkana, Texas
