Phlebotomist I(Days)
Phlebotomist I(Days)
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06-05-2025
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-05-2025
Job Description
Overview
The Phlebotomist I performs phlebotomy and other specialized specimen collection procedures for patients both in inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include the processing organizing labeling and transporting of specimens as well as the input and extraction of data with the Laboratory Information System. Provides for patient care while performing duties independently handling patient care and technical issues as they arise within the scope of their job. Also performs clerical tasks such as answering the phones and faxing lab reports as needed.
Houston Methodist Standard
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follows established procedure for collecting and processing biological specimens. Handles STAT samples expediently. Performs special collections/procedures as directed and according to competency and policies/procedures
- Performs a variety of Laboratory Information System functions. Files requisitions reports and other pathology materials appropriately
- Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs and documents daily check off duties and restocks supplies in the work area as assigned
- Performs interactive patient ID. Identifies patient and labels specimen correctly 100% of the time using two patient identifiers. Accurately processes organizes orders labels and transports specimens for laboratory testing
- Recognizes and initiates action to resolve requisition and specimen labeling discrepancies. Recognizes problems investigates the cause takes remedial action or escalates to leader and notifies management for followup
- Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory following all policies and procedures for safety hazardous materials security and emergency preparedness
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system
- Uses department resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in departmental projects activities and seeks continuing education opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)
- Course in phlebotomy/venipuncture preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 3 months of phlebotomy work or training experience required which must include data entry and specimen handling
- Neonatal/pediatric phlebotomy experience preferred
License/Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED
- N/A
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED
- CPT Phlebotomy Technician Certification ASCP OR
- CPT Phlebotomy Technician Certification ACA OR
- CPT Phlebotomy Technician Certification AMT OR
- CPT Phlebotomy Technician Certification NCCT
KSA/ Supplemental Data
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing evaluations consisting of one or more of the following: skills competency assessments and/or performance reviews
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers
- Strong organizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintain accuracy
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of specimen requirements for testing such as serum plasma or whole blood tissue and body fluids
- Demonstrates knowledge of different specimen collection containers and media
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform
- Scrubs
- Business professional
- Other (department approved)
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call*
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital located 35 miles east of Houston is the areas only fullservice hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every stage in life. This 230licensed bed hospital with 15 operating rooms and over 1700 employees brings Medical Center excellence and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding counties.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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