Phlebotomist - Laboratory at Christus Health

Description CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A 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 Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is preferred Phlebotomy Tech (PBT) certification or State licensure is preferred if in Louisiana In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Work Schedule: MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE Work Type: Full Time