Phlebotomist; Part-Time

Overview

Red River Hospital is the leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX. Our treatment services & specialized programs address drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental illness. Red River Hospital has been a leader in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 96-bed acute psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services.

Our location in Wichita Falls provides convenient access to residents of nearby Texas cities and South Oklahoma cities. Call the number below to begin the process of healing.

PURPOSE STATEMENT As a Phlebotomist:
Draw blood that is used for different kinds of medical laboratory testing.

• Essential Functions:
• Draw blood from patients and blood donors.
• Verify patient/donor identity to ensure proper labeling of the blood sample.
• Label the drawn blood for testing and processing.
• Enter patient information into database.
• Assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Other Functions:
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a behavioral healthcare setting with knowledge of the patient population served by the facility preferred.

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

• Some weekend coverage may be required.

Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent customer services.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure that supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.
• May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, hydration and changing bed linens).
• May obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
• Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups covering topics such as social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
• Engage patients in activities designed to support treatment goals.
• Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork on incidents and events.
• May provide transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff.

Any additional duties or assignments are performed as needed.