Phlebotomist

About the role

Join Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia, TX, a 49-bed, acute-care facility providing services that include medical/surgical care, rehabilitation, and emergency care. Parkview Regional keeps quality healthcare close to home, with a focus on maintaining and growing quality primary and specialty care services. At Parkview, you’ll work in a hospital empowered by system support yet rooted in community impact.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and capillary punctures to collect blood specimens as ordered
• Properly labels, logs, and processes specimens according to laboratory protocols
• Prepares collection trays and ensures the cleanliness and restocking of work areas
• Provides clear instructions to patients regarding collection procedures and tests
• Monitors patient condition during and after specimen collection to ensure safety
• Documents specimen collection in the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Assists with clerical tasks including filing, data entry, and managing patient records
• Ensures compliance with infection control and safety protocols in all patient interactions
• Responds to inquiries from patients, staff, and other departments regarding laboratory services
• Participates in training, quality assurance, and continuing education as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program preferred
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe required by facility policy
• Six (6) months of acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience in outpatient lab setting preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment, and protocols
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction
• Attention to detail for accurate labeling and documentation
• Proficiency in data entry and laboratory information systems
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide compassionate care
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety standards
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs in a clinical setting