Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet(r) nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary

Performs phlebotomy procedures for the collection of blood samples. Demonstrates competency via direct observation and assessment for the following phlebotomy procedures: venipuncture, blood culture collection for bottles or isolator tubes, age specific skills. Accurately identifies patient and collects correct specimens. Achieves productivity standards. Maintains specimen integrity by collection and transporting specimens in a timely manner. Accurately performs assignments in registration and accessioning. Utilizes all equipment and supplies in a manner that ensures safety to patients, co-workers, and self.

Minimum Qualifications

School Education:
H.S. Diploma or GED

Licenses & Certifications: Certified Phlebotomist or eligible preferred

Work Experience: One (1) year experience preferred

Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Other; Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), EPIC and Rover (If applicable)

Work Schedule: Flexible; including rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, as required

Other Requirements: Soft Skills (Effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability).

Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

About Harris Health

At Harris Health, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting all to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare. Harris Health focuses on the delivery of primary care, wellness and prevention services to the residents of Harris County, Texas, through its extensive network of 38 inpatient and outpatient facilities. Harris Health is staffed by physician faculty and residents from nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Connections working at Harris Health

More Jobs from This Employer

https://healthcarecareers.cha.com/jobs/22146725/phlebotomist-9p-7-30a-ben-taub

Captcha / Bot check:

Error