Phlebotomy Technician I

Overview:

Shifts Available: Mornings (4am - 12:30pm)

Employment Type: Per-Diem (PRN) 

Hours: 8-hour shifts 

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX 

 

We are seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I, also referred to as a Phlebotomy Tech. The Phlebotomy Technician I will be responsible for drawing blood and handling specimens, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and transport to the lab. They also maintain equipment, adhere to quality and safety protocols, record patient data, and collaborate with other departments to ensure effective patient care.  

 

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

 

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for blood draws, explain procedures, and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the process 
• Responsible for correct blood collection, draw blood from patients using venipuncture, capillary puncture, or other techniques; ensure proper identification and labeling of specimens 

• Organize, handle, and transport specimens to the laboratory for testing, ensure all specimens are properly processed and stored 

• Adhere to quality control and safety protocols to maintain the integrity of specimens and ensure accurate test results 

• Maintain and calibrate phlebotomy equipment and supplies, ensure everything is in working order and properly sanitized 

• Perform more complex or specialized phlebotomy procedures as required, often with minimal supervision 

Qualifications:

1.     High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.

2.     Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.

3.     BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required. 

4.     Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:  

• Competitive compensation  

• Medical insurance benefit plan 

• 401K  

 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/   

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