Phlebotomist

Pride Health is hiring a phlebotomist II to support our client’s medical facility based in Texarkana, TX 75503. This is a 6-month assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Position Name: Phlebotomist II

Pay rate: $21/hour -$23/hour

Location: Texarkana, TX 75503

Duration: 6-month contact with possible extension

Shift: Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-12pm

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Patient Services Representative II (PSR II) serves as the face of the company, interacting directly with patients for routine health visits and critical health decisions. This role involves:

• Drawing quality blood samples from patients and preparing specimens for laboratory testing.
• Ensuring safety, accuracy, and professionalism in every patient interaction.
• Creating an atmosphere of trust and confidence by clearly explaining procedures.
• Following established procedures, confidentiality policies, and process excellence standards.
• Working at doctor’s offices, patient service centers, or other locations based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Specimen Collection & Processing:

• Perform forensic and clinical specimen collection with precision.
• Verify patient demographic information, including initials and signatures post-venipuncture.
• Ensure all specimens are properly labeled in the patient’s presence.

🔹 Patient Interaction & Customer Service:

• Maintain a professional, friendly, and welcoming environment.
• Demonstrate strong phlebotomy skills, including working with pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Promote a positive company image to patients, clients, employees, and the public.

🔹 Compliance & Documentation:

• Adhere to company policies, dress code, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation as per company standards.
• Handle sensitive patient information with confidentiality and accuracy.

🔹 Work Environment & Flexibility:

• Work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
• Must be flexible and available for weekends, holidays, on-call shifts, and overtime.
• Travel to multiple locations as needed, sometimes on short notice.
• Maintain reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record (if applicable).

🔹 Decision-Making & Problem-Solving:

• Make sound decisions based on established procedures.
• Handle multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Demonstrate superior customer focus and clear, open communication with colleagues and patients.

Job Requirements:

✔ Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required).
• Medical training (Preferred): Medical Assistant or Paramedic training.
• Phlebotomy certification (Preferred; Required in California, Nevada, and Washington).

✔ Experience:

• 3 years of phlebotomy experience (including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections).
• 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment (Preferred).
• Customer service experience in a retail or service setting (Preferred).
• Keyboarding/data entry experience (Preferred).

✔ Additional Details:

• Training locations may vary based on trainer availability.
• Must embrace change, adaptability, and teamwork.

Pride Global and its affiliates, including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, Pride Now, and Pride One, offer eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs.