Phlebotomist​/Lab​/PRN​/Varied

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 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.

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Under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Coordinator uses venipunctures, capillary blood specimen collections, point of care testing (POCT), andmostrar related procedures under the philosophy, policies, and procedures established by the hospital and the Department of Laboratory Services. The Phlebotomist assists in the training and guidance of phlebotomy students and new employees and supports an organizational culture of Service Excellence.

• Practice 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, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and/or the laboratory Medical Director.
• Participate in and support a process to measure, assess, and improve performance in the areas of assigned responsibility. Perform phlebotomy and waived testing procedures in assigned 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.

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunitiesisis within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
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• Minimum Education:
  
  High school graduation or equivalent required; successful completion of a phlebotomy program preferred. desfrunt?
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  One year of full‑time experience preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  PBT (ASCP) required or eligible (to be obtained within 12 months of employment).
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment; must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years.

• Ability to read, write, and converse in English.
• Ability to follow instructions, reason, and make appropriate judgments.
• Ability to perform computer functions accurately and quickly.
• Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects in pictorial or graphic material.
• Ability to perceive pertinent details from verbal and tabular material.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers in order to make skillful, accurate, and precise movements.
• Ability to communicate with patients, family, staff, physicians, and others.
• Ability to accurately evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
• Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress.
• Ability to speak and hear for discussions with customers, employees, and peers.
• Ability to perceive similarities and differences in color.
• Ability to understand the overall technology, operation, and troubleshooting أرد moderate and complex instrumentation (example: hospital and laboratory information systems, highly automated specimen processing and testing instrumentation).
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