Phlebotomist Jobs

We are looking for a Phlebotomist (36 hours per week) in our Lufkin, TX location.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-12pm
Position Summary:
The Phlebotomist provides expertise in blood draws and specimen preparation. Their ability to put patients at ease and obtain sufficient samples with minimal discomfort to patients across a wide demographic is critical to our commitment to high quality care for our patients and those of our partners.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Other duties as assigned
• Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct
• Package specimens for transport
• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries
• Attend annual department trainings
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles
• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state where employed as required by state (CA, NV, WA & LA requires certification)

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning), biohazardous body fluids, and hazardous chemicals

BioReference Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled