Phlebotomist (PSC)

Join LabTech Diagnostics as a full-time Phlebotomist in Port Neches, TX and immerse yourself in a dynamic healthcare environment that values excellence and customer-focused service. This onsite position offers the opportunity to work in various locations, enhancing your skill set while engaging with a diverse patient population.

About the role

As a Phlebotomist at LabTech Diagnostics, you will play a crucial role in the healthcare continuum by expertly drawing, collecting, and handling laboratory specimens across all age groups, from newborns to geriatric patients. You will provide coverage at multiple locations, work flexible hours, and engage with patients courteously to ensure their comfort throughout the specimen collection process. You will adhere to strict HIPAA guidelines and Universal Precautions, utilize your communication skills to instruct patients on special collections, and perform various procedures such as venipuncture and urinalysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage at multiple locations
• Work flexible hours
• Interact courteously and tactfully with patients and actively seek their feedback
• Demonstrate good communication skills in instructing patients on special collections
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for confidentiality
• Complete assignments in a timely manner
• Maintain a professional attitude and personal appearance
• Follow all Universal Precautions guidelines and utilize safety equipment (gloves, masks, etc.)
• Be familiar with Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communications, and Laboratory Safety Manuals
• Review the Phlebotomy Manual annually
• Perform specimen collection procedures: Venipuncture, Capillary sticks (utilize heel-warmers), Urinalysis, Throat Cultures & Strep, Glucose Tolerances, and First Aid
• Handle patients with adverse reactions to venipuncture
• Demonstrate computer proficiency for data entry and data accuracy (Life Points)
• Register patients and act as the receptionist
• Use two identifiers before collecting patient specimens
• Assure safety through appropriate specimen labeling
• Notify physicians of critical lab results
• Clean and organize the phlebotomy area
• Stock inventory upon delivery and break down boxes
• Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Office Assistant course preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented position
• Physical abilities required include: repetitive motion, standing, walking, lifting, visual acuity, speaking, writing, reading, kneeling, reaching, turning, and bending

Pay

$16 to $20 per hour

Background and drug screening are mandatory.