Under limited supervision, responsible for providing phlebotomy services for the phlebotomy team. Mentors, trains, and leads lower level Phlebotomists.
Schedule: This position requires flexibility to work between 7:00am-6:00pm as needed.
Must be available to cover at different locations/clinics as needed. Ideal candidates must have reliable transportation in case they're needed at a different clinic.
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Properly identifies patient according to policy, draws blood samples, labels specimens and sends to laboratory for analysis.
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Maintains records of tests performed and samples taken.
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Generates patient collection lists and labels, ensures the correct test are collected, verifying collection of all specimens, and label appropriately.
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Correctly processes specimens to include centrifugation, aliquoting, and labeling based on specimen requirements.
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Inventories supplies, equipment and requisitions as needed.
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Stocks workstation with necessary supplies.
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Provides customer service to both patients and providers.
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Provides in-service training and precepts Phlebotomists.
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Participates in developing best practices in clinical work flows.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
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Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
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Ability to apply standard safety and infection control procedures.
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Ability to recognize emergencies and respond appropriately.
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Highly organized and detailed oriented in documenting information while practicing good follow-through techniques.
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Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
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Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret data or related information.
EDUCATION:
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High school diploma or GED is required.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
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Valid Texas driver's license
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Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT) certification is preferred.
