We are looking to hire a remarkable Phlebotomist to join our exceptional team at CommonSpirit Health in Lufkin, TX.
Growing your career as a Full Time Phlebotomist is an incredible opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in creativity, adaptability and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Phlebotomist at CommonSpirit Health today!
CHI St. Luke's Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, has been serving our community since 1954. We proudly provide a vast array of services that help us keep our community safe and healthy. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring, and our families need protection. With our combined resources, we are committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills.
While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Laboratory Services and Medical Director, the Phlebotomist II is responsible for skillful and appropriate specimen collection for population/age specific patient groups, in inpatient/outpatient settings. Displays high level of phlebotomy skill. Assists with patient orders, reports, and other documents, as needed. Responsible for organizing work load as assigned. Displays professional, safe conduct in all interactions. Maintains positive working relationships with staff, other departments, physicians and peers. Displays conduct in support of CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Mission & Vision.
Position Responsibilities: Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness. Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work. Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards. Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed. Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual;a works when needed. Decision Making – displays sound judgement; works with minimal supervision. Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter. Adheres to Policy – follows CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial rules, policies, procedures and guidelines. Interpersonal Relationships – cooperates, communicates and works well with others. Professionalism – represents CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial positively in actions and appearance. Demonstrates knowledge of correct collections sites and basic anatomy. Demonstrates proper techniques for cleansing the collection site. Identifies correct tubes and collection order. Adheres to patient identification standards. Demonstrates knowledge of the LIS, and basic computer skills. Administers waive testing as assigned. Collects blood specimens from patients of all age groups, according to section standard operating procedures, to include positive patient identification, and using proper collection technique Maintains specimen collection supplies in outpatient testing area according to laboratory policy Completes and maintains all paperwork required for proper specimen processing in the laboratory of the outpatient testing area specimens Performs computer test order entry as needed, according to laboratory policy, to include all patient information, tests, date/time of collection, priority, and appropriate sample information. Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with patients, staff, and physicians Performs daily/weekly scheduled maintenance to maintain area in clean and orderly condition; observes safety regulations and policies; Participates in all required safety in-services; reviews departmental policies annually or as needed Assigned to outpatient care area to assist nursing services with test order entry to expedite specimen collection and transport, to resolve uncollected labs through open communication with nursing and to maintain communication Proper collection, processing and handling of routine send-out specimens for reference laboratories according to specific laboratory requirements and Standard Operating Procedure Establishes/maintains effective and respectful communication in all collaborative relationships. Accountable for maintaining required certifications. Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable. Performs duties in accordance with that of hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) &
Completion of an approved, accredited formal Phlebotomy training program (which met eligibility requirements for certification through nationally recognized accredited agency.) or
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) &
*Minimum of two (2) years' clinical laboratory experience to qualify for high complexity testing under CLIA regulations (which met eligibility requirements for certification through nationally recognized accredited agency.)
Licensure/Certification Required: BLS certification (through an approved AHA program) &
Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) or Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) through a
nationally recognized accredited agency (i.e. AMT, ASCP, ASPT, AMCA)
Skills Required: *Detail Oriented
*Strong organizational skills *Ability to communicate effectively with others *Critical thinking skills
*Testing personnel as a generalist or in a specialized area within the lab.
*Knowledge of QC practices, instrument operation and maintenance, and result reporting.
*Knowledge of proficiency testing standards and practices.
*Ability to perform all methods of phlebotomy for all patient population specific/age groups.
*Demonstrates knowledge of correct collections sites and basic anatomy.
*Demonstrates proper techniques for cleansing the collection site.
*Identifies correct tubes and collection order.
*Knows the patient identification standards and adheres to same.
*Demonstrates knowledge of the LIS, and basic computer skills.
*Administers waive testing as assigned.
Benefits of working as a Phlebotomist in Lufkin, TX:
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