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CommonSpirit Health

Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health, Conroe, Texas, United States, 77303


Overview:

The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services diagnostic imaging womens services (digital mammography and bone density studies) neurosciences pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery pathology and pulmonary services and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers Radiation Treatment Center and Texas Childrens Hospital.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

Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.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.Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements.Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.Maintains laboratory turnaround time, prioritizes work activities. Organizes draw requests to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.Assists with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.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 ExperienceHigh School diplomaRequired Licensure and CertificationsCalifornia: PHLEB:CANevada: PHLEB:NVWashington: MAP:WAOther states not requiredAll states:BLS-CPR upon hire/transferPreferred CertificationPhlebotomy certificatePreferred Experience3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facilityRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and TrainingExcellent customer service and time management skills