Phlebotomist

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Job Description:

Description
Summary: Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. -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, to include: 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. Requirements: -High School diploma or equivalent.Diploma or Transcript required at time of hire. -Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred -Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills -One year phlebotomy experience preferred -Certification from National Accredited Program Preferred Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Longview , Phlebotomist, Other , Longview, Texas