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Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

Performs blood collection and specimen processing. Assist with clerical duties as requested. Maintains laboratory collection turnaround time. Performs specimen processing.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.

2. Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.

3. Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.

4. Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.

5. Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements.

6. Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.

7. Maintains laboratory turnaround time, prioritizes work activities. Organizes draw requests to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.

8. Assists with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.

9. Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.

10. Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.

11. Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma

Required Licensure and Certifications

California: PHLEB:CA

Nevada: PHLEB:NV

Washington: MAP:WA

Other states not required

All states:

BLS-CPR within 90 days

Preferred Certification

Phlebotomy certificate

Preferred Experience

3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Excellent customer service and time management skills

Overview

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower level III trauma center advanced cardiac care center and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Pay Range

$13.22 - $18.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.