Phlebotomist

Laboratory Phlebotomist

Join our team as a night shift, full-time Laboratory Phlebotomist in Amarillo, TX. You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,500.

Job Description

• Functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instruction, and specimen culture collection instruction.
• Promotes professionalism and interacts with colleagues in a way that promotes a cooperative working environment.
• Ensures specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines.
• Demonstrates proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to the appropriate care provider.
• Supports organizational priorities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Attains required competency and demonstrates the ability to follow procedural directions and protocols.
• Able to prioritize and organize workload and assist other coworkers to maintain productivity.
• Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport.
• Responsible for specimen accessioning as assigned.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, and performs proper prompt specimen transport.
• Performs proper drug screen collection and processing as assigned.
• Answers laboratory department phone calls.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize emergent conditions and reacts appropriately.
• Provides phlebotomy services in a professional and patient-centered manner.
• Engages in self-evaluation of practice and takes action to improve knowledge and skills.
• Retains accountability for the quality of care given to the patient.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy/medical assistant program with clinicals or previous phlebotomy experience (preferred)
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency (preferred):
  • National Heathcareer Association - Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (NHA)
  • American Society for Clinical Pathology - Phlebotomy Technician: PBT (ASCP)
  • American Medical Technologists - Registered Phlebotomy Technician: RPT (AMT)
  • National Center for Competency Testing - National Certified Phlebotomy Technician: NCPT (NCCT)
  • American Certification Agency - Certified Phlebotomy Technician: CPT (ACA)
• Experience working in a clinical setting (preferred)

Benefits

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Community Overview

BSA Hospital is a 445-bed hospital serving the Amarillo area for over 120 years and continues to be Amarillo's preferred healthcare provider. At BSA, the focus is to provide quality healthcare in Christian love, service, and dignity.