Phlebotomist

About the role

The Phlebotomist follows physician orders to perform blood capillary and venipuncture collections from positively identified patients. These specimens are delivered to the laboratory in a timely manner. They receive patients and specimens that present to the Clinical Laboratory. They also register patients and/or patient samples for various Client Referral Accounts using a new or proper account number. The Specimens are delivered to the appropriate Laboratory Section. They answer the telephone, take clear messages and properly transfer calls. They perform other duties and errands from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Determines priority on patient care and completes work within appropriate time frame.
• Delegates work appropriate to job classification with clear concise directions.
• Ensures accuracy & completeness of work performed.
• Follows hospital policy and procedure in performing job functions, skills and tasks.
• Willing to adjust personal schedule in cases of workload fluctuations or other departmental needs.
• When assigned work is complete, seeks additional tasks to be done.
• Performs well in stress and emergency situations, demonstrating effective coping skills.
• Follows through with assignments and informs supervisor if unable to complete task.

Qualifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

Corpus Christi Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.