Clinical Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomist- PRN

Clinical Laboratory Assistant PhlebotomistPRNSeeking a skilled Clinical Lab Assistant. Is that you?Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028Work hours: PRNDepartment highlights:· Teamwork oriented approach· Friendly and welcoming environment· Extremely positive workplace with a culture of excellence· Culturally diverse workforce· Distinct sense of community and a family feelHere’s What You NeedEducation· H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required· Other - CLIAFE Must comply with CLIA regulations regarding foreign education equivalency is requiredExperience· 6 Months experience as a phlebotomist or completion of a one semester course in phlebotomy is preferred· PBT(ASCP) - Phlebotomy Technician Upon Hire is preferredWhat You Will Do· Specimen Integrity:o For those entities performing phlebotomy; employee follows laboratory procedure for specimen collection, patient identification and labeling as appropriate for the age of the patiento Follows laboratory procedures for handling, and processing in a manner which is appropriate and follows safety guidelineso Follows laboratory procedures for handling unacceptable specimens· Test Procedures:o Follows established laboratory test procedureso Performs procedures in other areas of the Laboratory as required by hospital entityo Reports and evaluates test resultso Communicates and documents relevant patient data to appropriate personnelo Communicates with nursing personnel if there is a delay in specimen collection or questions about orderso Patient Treatment: Demonstrates competence in the performance of age appropriate patient treatment and individualizes care based on age specific criteria· Laboratory Operations:o Facilitates workflow processo Helps other hospital and laboratory coworkers to provide timely patient careo Processes specimenso Demonstrates ability to perform specimen processing protocolso Checks outstanding collection listo Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding collections which appear to have not been collected/received when expectedo Knows and uses computer downtime procedures as neededo Relays information to next shift and coworkerso Performs outpatient processingo Inputs laboratory orderso Calls physician for clarification of orders if necessaryo Performs medical necessity checking of applicable orderso Stocks supplies in work area at the beginning and the end of the shift and/or as neededo Gives proper notification when supplies need to be orderedo Demonstrates active cost effectivenesso Utilizes time between collections to accomplish other needed tasks (ex. supply management, housekeeping duties, checks with other areas and provides assistance)· Professional Accountability:o Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observerso Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions. (ex. Web seminars, ASCP seminars, Tarleton and Lab sponsored seminars by industry)o Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies within required time frameo Mandatory health requirements are completed within required time frameo Completes assigned work within required time and offers assistance to other coworkerso Uses laboratory equipment (computer, instruments, etc.) for hospital use onlyo Time and attendance is satisfactoryo Employee exhibits a professional appearanceo Seeks assistance/supervision/consultation as needed and reports to supervisor any problems and/or solution regarding delivery of patient careo Interacts professionally and pleasantly with all encountered and promotes customer satisfactiono Performs patient care tasks in a manner enhancing the quality of careo Adheres to THR Promise Behaviors· Quality Control/Documentation:o Quality control guidelines are followedo Quality control and equipment maintenance documentation is in compliance with all departmental quality control procedures and all regulatory guidelineso The data is accurate, complete, and legibleo Troubleshoots quality control and instrumentation effectively· Safety:o Incorporates safety/infection control measures into work practiceso Follows HIPAA guidelineso Demonstrates knowledge and follows all hospital and lab safety/infection control policies and procedureso Participates in required hospital/laboratory safety drillso Utilizes the event reporting tool to document and report patient situations, on-the-job injuries, and medical device malfunctioningAdditional perks of being a Texas Health employee

Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:As the area’s first acute-care center, we provide a 24/7, 99-bed facility with more than 600 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. From emergency services and outpatient surgery to giving birth and routine check-ups, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is committed to comprehensive healthcare.  Our state-of-the-art facility, coupled with a devoted team of physicians and staff, ensures the delivery of top-tier medical care. Recognized as the Best Hospital in Denton County for 11 consecutive years and designated a Bariatric Center of Excellence, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence.  Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound is a hospital where employees want to work, physicians want to practice medicine and patients receive exceptional health care. Our core values revolve around respect, integrity, compassion, excellence, and a patient-focused approach to care.Explore our Texas Health careers site (https://jobs.texashealth.org/) for info like Benefits (https://jobs.texashealth.org/benefits) , Job Listings by Category (https://jobs.texashealth.org/professions) , recent Awards (https://jobs.texashealth.org/awards) we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org .#LI-TJ1Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.