Senior Phlebotomist / Days / PRN

Responsibilities Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region.

We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere.

From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work.

We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at : POSITION : SENIOR PHLEBOTOMIST Under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Coordinator, the Sr.

Phlebotomist assumes the responsibility for performing venipunctures, capillary blood specimen collections, point of care testing (POCT), and related procedures under the philosophy, policies and procedures established by the hospital and the Department of Laboratory Services.

The Sr. Phlebotomist, under the guidance of the Phlebotomy Coordinator, will assist in the training and guidance of phlebotomy students and new employees.

These responsibilities encompass the internal functioning of the Department and the integration of the Department into the overall functioning of Northwest Texas Healthcare System.

The Sr. Phlebotomist supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Job Duties / Responsibilities : Practices the profession of phlebotomy in the area(s) of assigned responsibility according to accepted standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA ’88, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and / or the laboratory Medical Director.

Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and performance improvement in areas of assign responsibility.

Performs phlebotomy and waived testing procedures in assign areas of the laboratory, clinics, outreach facilities, health fairs, and home-bound patient locations optimizing the efficiency and quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory procedures.

Benefit Highlights : Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans (K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its + Subsidiaries! Tuition Reimbursement Retention Bonus Program Loan Forgiveness Program HRSA STAR Loan Repayment site.

In exchange for 6-year commitment, earn up to $, in loan reimbursement. About Universal Health Services (UHS), Inc. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc.

UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune corporation, annual revenues were $14.

3 billion in . During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96, employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.

S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Qualifications Education, Training, Experience and Licenses / Registrations Required : Minimum Education : High school diploma or equivalent required.

Successful completion of a phlebotomy program is preferred; Two years of college education preferred. Minimum Work Experience : Three years of full time experience.

Certifications : Sr. Phlebotomist - Certificate of completion from phlebotomy program preferred; PBT(ASCP) required. BLS certification upon hire and maintained throughout.

• Physical and Sensory Requirements : 1. Ability to read, write, and converse in English; 2. Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments;
• 3. Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly; 4. Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic material;
• 5. Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material; 6. Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in order to make skillful, accurate, and precise movements;
• 7. Ability to communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and others; 8. Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions;
• 9. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress; 10. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with customers, employees, and peers;
• 11. Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color; 12. Ability to understand the overall technology, operation, and troubleshooting of moderate and complex instrumentation (example : hospital and laboratory information systems, highly automated specimen processing and testing instrumentation);
• 13. Ability to perform mathematical operations quickly and accurately; 14. Ability to understand and explain the theories of laboratory specimen processing;

15. Ability to multi-task productively and accurately; 16. Ability to remain focused on job responsibilities. DISCLAIMER Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.

Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS.

No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.