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Phlebotomist I - FT/Evenings/Med Center
$36k-45k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
1 Month Ago
Houston Methodist is Hiring a Phlebotomist I - FT/Evenings/Med Center Near Houston, TX
The Phlebotomist I performs phlebotomy and other specialized specimen collection procedures for patients both in in-patient and out-patient settings. Responsibilities include the processing, organizing, labeling and transporting of specimens as well as the input and extraction of data with the Laboratory Information System. Provides for patient care while performing duties, independently handling patient care and technical issues as they arise within the scope of their job. Also performs clerical tasks such as answering the phones and faxing lab reports as needed.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
- Follows established procedure for collecting and processing biological specimens. Handles STAT samples expediently. Performs special collections/procedures as directed and according to competency and policies/procedures
- Performs a variety of Laboratory Information System functions. Files requisitions, reports and other pathology materials appropriately
- Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks
- Performs and documents daily check off duties and restocks supplies in the work area as assigned
- Performs interactive patient ID. Identifies patient and labels specimen correctly 100% of the time using two patient identifiers. Accurately processes, organizes, orders, labels and transports specimens for laboratory testing
- Recognizes and initiates action to resolve requisition and specimen labeling discrepancies. Recognizes problems, investigates the cause, takes remedial action or escalates to leader and notifies management for follow-up
- Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security and emergency preparedness
- Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system
- Uses department resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently
- Participates in departmental projects activities, and seeks continuing education opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Course in phlebotomy/venipuncture preferred
- 3 months of phlebotomy work or training experience required which must include data entry and specimen handling
- Neonatal/pediatric phlebotomy experience preferred
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$36k-45k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/10/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/09/2024
WEBSITE
houstonmethodist.org
HEADQUARTERS
CYPRESS, TX
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
2010
CEO
GABRIELA NICOLA
REVENUE
$5B - $10B
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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