What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHLEBOTOMIST Nights position at Doctors Hospital of Laredo?
JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Successfully performs venipucture on patients from neonates to geriatrics.
- Completes phlebotomy in a timely manner.
- Required to read/review physicians orders prior to performing the venipuncture/exam.
- Follows hospital and departmental procedures regarding patients care, infection control, and National Patient Safety Goals (double identifier).
- Performs sweat chlorides.
- Documents any orders needing clarification.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Medical assistant or phlebotomy certificate preferred.
- BLS is required.
- Knowledge of the various types of needles, anticoagulant, special handling, and preparation of test that are to be performed.
- On the job training or vocational school training required.
- Requires the ability to read and write to follow written and oral instructions.
- Excellent people skills and communication skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
