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Phlebotomist

St. Joseph College Station Hospital

#Phlebotomy #Healthcare #Capillary Puncture #Specimen Processing #Acute Care #Laboratory Services #Patient Identification #Blood Bank #Venous Puncture

Quick overview

Perform blood collection and specimen processing for inpatient and outpatient populations across all age groups. Maintain laboratory turnaround times and ensure accurate patient identification and specimen distribution.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS-CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Preferred qualifications include phlebotomy experience in acute care and a professional phlebotomy certification (AMT, ASCP, IAPS, or NHCA).

high schoolprofessional certificateCustomer ServiceTime ManagementCapillary PunctureClerical DutiesSpecimen ProcessingPatient IdentificationBlood CollectionLaboratory WorkflowVenous PunctureBlood Bank Collections

Job description

Where You’ll Work St.
Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley since 1936 (Bryan/College Station, Navasota, Caldwell, Madisonville (TX)).
St.
Joseph has a Level III Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley.
St.
Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.
As an integrated healthcare system St.
Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians.
The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring Primary Care, Express Clinics and Imaging and Diagnostic Services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Phlebotomist you will perform blood collection and specimen processing.
Assist with clerical duties as requested.
Maintains laboratory collection turnaround time.
Performs specimen processing.
Essential Functions: Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions.
Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.
Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations.
Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
Performs Blood Bank collections.
Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures.
Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship.
Adheres to specimen requirements.
Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.
Maintains laboratory turnaround time, prioritizes work activities.
Organizes draw requests to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.
Assists with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.
Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.
Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency.
Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
Job Requirements RequiredHigh School Graduate, upon hire orHigh School GED, upon hire andBLS-CPR, within 90 days of hire andExcellent customer service and time management skills, upon hire Preferred:3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility andPhlebotomy Technician AMT (PHLEB-AMT), upon hire orPhlebotomy Technician ASCP (PHLEB-ASCP), upon hire orPhlebotomy Technician IAPS (PHLEB-IAPS), upon hire orPhlebotomy Technician NHCA (PHLEB-NHCA), upon hire or

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