Phlebotomist

About the role

Austin Regional Clinic seeks a dedicated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Technician. We are seeking candidates who have completed a phlebotomy class or have at least one year of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects laboratory specimens from patients of all ages, including those with infectious diseases.
• Processes laboratory orders and specimens according to protocol.
• Demonstrates appropriate telephone etiquette.
• Utilizes computer information systems.
• Adheres to organization and governmental standards, rules and regulations.
• Performs clerical duties.
• Promotes professional customer service.
• Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
• Regular and dependable attendance.
• Works holiday shift(s) as required by Company policy.
• Prioritizes workload to efficiently provide Providers with information necessary.
• Performs specimen collection according to requirements and standard operating procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety collection devices and follows universal precautions.
• Adheres to patient confidentiality policy.
• Initiates assistance to co-workers and customers as needed.
• Complies with laboratory ordering and billing compliance.
• Affords assistance to new employees/students.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and assists with storage.
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory.
• Reports complaints/problems to supervisor or person in charge.
• May be required to flex to other clinics.
• Performs waived testing and resulting with supervisory discretion.
• Checks laboratory appointment schedule daily for orders.
• Ensures draw area is restocked and sharps containers/biohazard trash containers are emptied.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Phlebotomy class preferred.
• Experience: Completion of phlebotomy class or at least one year of phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Knowledge of/familiarity with laboratory environment; knowledge of/familiarity with medical terminology; excellent customer service skills; excellent communication, interpersonal & problem solving skills; ability to work in a team environment; ability to engage others, listen and adapt response to meet others’ needs; ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals; excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities; ability to perform job duties in a professional manner at all times; ability to understand, recall, and communicate, factual information; ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; ability to apply common sense in performing job.
• Certificates/Licenses: Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), employee assistance program, life insurance, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, child care assistance, health & fitness, sick child care assistance, development and more. For more details, visit our careers page.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM