What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a PRN, Phlebotomist in Henderson, 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 Henderson features 41 operational beds, a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and acute stroke ready facility with surgical suites, advanced diagnostic technology, a maternity unit, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wound healing center and an AASM-accredited sleep center.
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Responsibilities
The Phlebotomist 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.
- 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.