Certified Phlebotomist - Southeast Medical Home

About Us

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, including John Peter Smith Hospital—a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. Our goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

As community stewards, we abide by three rules: Own it, Seek joy, and Don’t be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect, and we emphasize positivity in our everyday experience.

About the Role

The Certified Phlebotomist collects and prepares for transport laboratory samples taken from patients seen in the hospital, ambulatory health centers, and clinics.

Responsibilities

• Collects specimens by venipuncture and micro puncture on neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics, using phlebotomy supplies and techniques appropriate to specific patient populations and test specifications, accurately preparing specimens for transport.
• Performs special collection procedures, such as timed tests, including those requiring oral ingestion of prescribed substances, and accurately preparing specimens for transport.
• Possesses age-specific knowledge and skills for appropriate interaction with staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Exhibits courteous, respectful, and professional behavior when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
• Facilitates the collection of specimens by explaining all procedure processes to the patient and/or appropriate family member, care providers, or nursing personnel prior to initiating the process.
• Accurately inputs and extracts laboratory information via computer system utilizing the Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS and HIS).
• Participates in and adheres to Network, Division, and Departmental policies, procedures, Code of Ethics, Compliance, QI/PI, HIPAA, Fire/Safety/Infection Control, Patient Safety, and Risk Management activities.

Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Phlebotomist (CPT) through one of the following: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); American Medical Technologists (AMT); or National Healthcareer Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience as a phlebotomist in a clinical setting.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS).

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 08:30 AM–5:00 PM (Day shift)

Location

Medical Home Southeast, 1050 W. Arkansas Lane, Arlington, Texas, 76013, United States