Phlebotomist - LAB Admingeneral
4 days ago
Corpus Christi
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.). 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, • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred Work Schedule: 5 Days - 8 Hours Work Type: Full Time