Phlebotomist I - FTNights

The Phlebotomist I performs phlebotomy andother specialized specimen collection procedures for patients bothin inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include theprocessing organizing labeling and transporting of specimens aswell as the input and extraction of data with the LaboratoryInformation System.

Provides for patient care while performingduties independently handling patient care and technical issues asthey arise within the scope of their job.

Also performs clericaltasks such as answering the phones and faxing lab reports asneeded.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focusedwork unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimaldepartment results.

Collaborates with all members of the patientcare team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patientcare information and data in a comprehensivemanner.

SERVICE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Followsestablished procedure for collecting and processing biologicalspecimens. Handles STAT samples expediently. Performs specialcollections / procedures as directed and according to competency andpolicies / procedures
• Performsa variety of Laboratory Information System functions. Filesrequisitions reports and other pathology materialsappropriately
• Organizesworkload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time byassisting others and performing additionaltasks

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performsand documents daily check off duties and restocks supplies in thework area asassigned
• Performsinteractive patient ID. Identifies patient and labels specimencorrectly 100% of the time using two patient identifiers.

Accurately processes organizes orders labels and transportsspecimens for laboratorytesting

• Recognizes andinitiates action to resolve requisition and specimen labelingdiscrepancies. Recognizes problems investigates the cause takesremedial action or escalates to leader and notifies management forfollowup
• Maintains a safeenvironment within the Laboratory following all policies andprocedures for safety hazardous materials security and emergencypreparedness

FINANCEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adjustswork schedule to accommodate departmental / organizational needs.Appropriately utilizes the time recordingsystem
• Uses departmentresources / equipment / supplies properly andefficiently

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participates indepartmental projects activities and seeks continuing educationopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continualdevelopment

This job description isnot intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also performother reasonably related business / job duties as assigned.

HoustonMethodist reserves the right to revise job duties andresponsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

• HighSchool diploma or equivalent education (examples include : GEDverification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completionof postsecondary educationetc.)
• Course inphlebotomy / venipuncturepreferred

WORKEXPERIENCE

• 3 months ofphlebotomy work or training experience required which must includedata entry and specimenhandling
• Neonatal / pediatricphlebotomy experiencepreferred

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONSREQUIRED

N / A

LICENSESAND CERTIFICATIONSPREFERRED

• CPT PhlebotomyTechnician Certification ASCP OR
• CPT Phlebotomy TechnicianCertification ACA OR
• CPTPhlebotomy Technician Certification AMT OR
• CPT Phlebotomy TechnicianCertification NCCT

KNOWLEDGE SKILLSAND ABILITIES

• Demonstratesthe skills and competencies necessary to safely perform theassigned job determined through ongoing evaluations consisting ofone or more of the following : skills competency assessments and / orperformancereviews
• Exhibits stronginterpersonal and team player skills with all levels of thehealthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer serviceto all patients visitors physicians andcoworkers
• Strongorganizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintainaccuracy
• Possesses basiccomputer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to includeHospital / Laboratory Information Systems and Office software tomaintain patient and testing records and other relateddocuments
• Demonstrates aworking knowledge of specimen requirements for testing such asserum plasma or whole blood tissue and bodyfluids
• Demonstratesknowledge of different specimen collection containers andmedia
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• Uniform
• Scrubs
• Businessprofessional
• Other (department approved)

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan area
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan area

CompanyProfile :

Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.

As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.

HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.