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Phlebotomist

North Texas Medical Center
Gainesville, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Performs clinical lab procedures, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance. Obtains blood specimens and collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Checks the test requisition or computer orders for correctness and completeness prior to collecting samples. Corrects or brings discrepancies to the attention of the lab director.
  • Greets each patient in a friendly, professional manner.
  • Verifies positive patient identification using at least 2 patient identifiers prior to collecting specimen.
  • Performs venipunctures and finger / heel sticks using aseptic technique and in accordance with department procedures.
  • Exhibits concern for the patient’s comfort and safety.
  • Explains procedures / process before obtaining specimens.
  • Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintains specimen integrity. Adheres to lab policies for rejection of unacceptable specimens.
  • Coordinates the collections of therapeutic drug-monitoring assays with nursing personnel to ensure the proper drug dose to collection time.
  • Coordinates special lab studies with ambulatory services and pharmacy. Administers oral test solutions.
  • Initials, dates and times all collections.
  • Offers additional assistance-seeks to ensure patient satisfaction before concluding encounter.
  • Registers patients in to the computer system, labels specimens, and collects and receives specimens into the lab computer.
  • Answers phone calls – records request for blood collection, answers general questions concerning test orders and collection, takes messages and routes calls.

BASIC SKILLS

  • Basic computer knowledge and ability to touch type.
  • Ability to discern color.
  • Experience with lab information systems or the willingness to learn.
  • EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in school education or subsequent training.
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Phlebotomy certification preferred.
  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Additional languages a plus.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to spend long periods of time on feet.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
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