Phlebotomist I - PRN - Aliana / Richmond

About the role

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group. The Phlebotomist I performs phlebotomy and other specialized specimen collection procedures for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specialized specimen collection for inpatient and outpatient patients.
• Process, organize, label, and transport specimens.
• Input and extract data using the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Provide patient care while performing duties, independently handling patient care and technical issues as they arise.
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones and faxing lab reports as needed.
• Follow established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens, handling STAT samples expediently.
• Perform special collections/procedures as directed according to competency and policies.
• Perform various LIS functions, file requisitions, reports, and pathology materials appropriately.
• Organize workload, set priorities, and assist others to utilize available work time.
• Perform daily check‑off duties, restock supplies, and maintain a safe laboratory environment.
• Perform interactive patient ID, identify patient and label specimen correctly 100% of the time using two patient identifiers.
• Recognize and resolve requisition and specimen labeling discrepancies; investigate problems, take remedial action or escalate.
• Adjust work schedule to accommodate departmental needs and use time recording system appropriately.
• Utilize department resources, equipment, and supplies properly and efficiently.
• Participate in departmental projects and seek continuing education opportunities for continual development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, homeschool verification, partial/post‑secondary completion, etc.).
• Course in phlebotomy/venipuncture preferred.
• 3 months of phlebotomy work or training experience required, including data entry and specimen handling.
• Neonatal/pediatric phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Preferred certification: CPT – Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA, ASCP, ACA, AMT, or NCCT).
• Work attire: scrubs (department‑approved uniform).
• May be required to be on‑call during emergencies (disaster, severe weather, etc.).
• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area and/or outside the Houston Metropolitan area.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate skills and competencies necessary to safely perform assigned job, assessed via ongoing evaluations, skills/competency assessments, or performance reviews.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and team‑player skills with all levels of the healthcare team; deliver excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co‑workers.
• Possess strong organizational skills to handle a heavy workload while maintaining accuracy.
• Have basic computer knowledge; operate multiple computer systems including Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and office software to maintain patient and testing records.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of specimen requirements for testing (serum, plasma, whole blood, tissue, body fluids).
• Knowledge of different specimen collection containers and media.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential job functions, especially those impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co‑workers in a customer‑service‑focused manner using positive language principles.