Phlebotomist

Heritage Lab Services is seeking a reliable, experienced, and upbeat Phlebotomist to perform duties in the Odessa, TX area. If you are passionate about delivering accurate, high-quality patient care, we would love to meet you.

About the Role

• Supportive and collaborative team
• Competitive pay and benefits

Responsibilities

• Review procedures, perform routine quality checks, and ensure that each site adheres to organizational standards and policies.
• Provide feedback and address any procedural inconsistencies to support the quality of lab operations.
• Verify patient identification before any procedures, ensuring accurate entry of billing information and compliance with organizational policies.
• Conduct phlebotomy procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Venipuncture and Capillary punctures
  • Perform Stat Draws with efficiency and accuracy
  • Handle specimen collection with accuracy and care, adhering to established best practices.
• Follow all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure sample quality and patient comfort.
• Collect other specimens according to established procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Drug screens
  • Biometric screening
  • Insurance exams
• Prepare specimens as per test requirements including but not limited to:
  • Labeling
  • Centrifuging
  • Aliquoting
  • Freezing
  • Preparing samples for transport
• Follow specific test requirements carefully to ensure sample integrity and accurate processing for analysis.
• Collect payments as required, maintaining professionalism and following corporate policies for payment processing.
• Follow all health and safety protocols meticulously per each healthcare facility visited to maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment, including:
  • Infection control standards
  • Proper handling and disposal of biohazard materials
  • Adherence to lab safety guidelines
• Assist in compiling and submitting data and statistics as required by management.
• Maintain all necessary phlebotomy logs, including maintenance and temperature logs, by completing entries promptly and according to their designated frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).
• Uphold strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information, including patient data and proprietary information, in compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining and accurately logging hours worked through company HRIS portal.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Support ongoing changes in a professional manner, contribute to a positive work environment, and to the team effort of the laboratory.

Requirements

• Minimum Educational Requirements: Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Phlebotomy Certification required.
• Minimum Experience Required: One year of experience in phlebotomy, preferably working in a laboratory or hospital environment.

Skills

• Knowledge and Proficiency of Phlebotomy Techniques
• Laboratory Science Competence
• Lab Compliance Adherence
• Lab Safety Awareness
• Record-Keeping and Documentation

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy Certification
• HIPAA

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

$19.00-22.00 per hour based on experience

Schedule

• Monday: 7:45am-7:00pm
• Tuesday-Thursday: 7:45am-3:30pm