What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist II position at UT Health East Texas?
Join our team as a PRN, Phlebotomist in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 432 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
The Phlebotomist II functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include; venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instruction, and specimen culture collection instruction.
Qualifications:Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience.
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Certification from nationally recognized agency. Accepted agencies and certifications include, but are not limited to, the following:
- National Heathcareer Association – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA).
- American Society for Clinical Pathology – Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP).
- American Medical Technologists – Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT).
- National Center for Competency Testing – National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT).
- American Certification Agency – Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA).
- Hospital Lab information system skills and strong customer service skills.
- Experience working in the clinical setting.
Preferred Job Requirements.
- 5 years’ experience as a Phlebotomist.