Phlebotomist - Longview Lab - Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Description Summary: Responsible for performing all the duties of a phlebotomist including specimen collection, specimen receiving, and specimen referrals. Responsibilities: - Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. - Ensures that the company philosophy and core values are evident in the service delivered to customers. - Takes responsibility for seeking and achieving professional growth and continued education. - Assures quality of work performed by all associates. Coordinates services to customers in a manner that provides customer satisfaction and cost-efficient operations. - Assures compliance with CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, infection control, safety, and other regulatory standards, including privacy and security of health information (PHI). - Maintains collection tray/container/bag and working area in a neat and sanitary condition & restocks as necessary. - Responsible for procurement of supplies for the department in cooperation with the team lead. - Performs all duties of a phlebotomist; specimen collection, specimen receiving, specimen send-outs. - Prepares specimens for referral to outside labs, including ordering of misc. and misc. referred testing, packaging of specimens, calling of cab, referral paperwork, and the mail system - Performs all patient specimen collections including, but not limited to, venipuncture, capillary collection, urine drug screen collection, skin tests, and blood, throat, and NP cultures. - Ensures that specimen requirements are met at the time of collection and maintain specimen integrity - Demonstrates good communication skills by competently interacting with customers, patients, family members, nurses, physicians, clients, and co-workers. - Operates the laboratory computer system to document specimen information, patient registration, order entry, collection lists, and other assigned tasks. - Performs other related duties as assigned (stand-by/on-call, inventory, special projects, cross-training, etc.). - Completes associate performance evaluations and annual competency assessments in a timely manner. Job Requirements: Education/Skills - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. - Completion of a Phlebotomy; Medical Laboratory; or Medical Assistant program that includes phlebotomy preferred. - Familiar with medical terminology; computer data entry; organizational skills. Experience - One year phlebotomy experience preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications - Certification from National Accredited Program Preferred. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time

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