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Phlebotomy Patient Care Technician I
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Location

Houston

Type

full-time

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About this role

We are searching for a Phlebotomy Patient Care Technician I -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients as well as order and process specimens in the laboratory.


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Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED required

· 1 year phlebotomist experience preferred

Responsibilities:

· Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, and heelstick phlebotomy procedures including blood cultures, newborn screens, d-xylose and glucose tolerances, etc. as written in the Central Receiving and Processing manual

· Follows standard work processes and one-piece flow by transporting (either physically or via the tube station) patient samples to the laboratory immediately after collection; before collecting the next patient

· Maintain Kanban system by using the approved phlebotomy tray or cart and stocking the cart per policy

· Answers the telephone in a courteous, friendly manner; transfers calls, issues results, searches for tests performed, takes orders for test requests and uses the phone system effectively

· Utilizes the phone system to manage phone calls in the Call Center and Defect processing lines ensures to log into the phone when assigned to the call center; utilize the auxiliary modes when needed

· Performs and participates in proficiency testing programs to validate competency as required

· Investigates complaints and troubleshoots instrumentation and process problems


Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility and one of a select few hospitals nationwide that provides women, mothers and babies with a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. Offering a full spectrum of maternal and fetal medicine services, including an array of fetal diagnostic procedures and highly specialized fetal surgeries, the Pavilion for Women is connected to Texas Children’s Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists. Three private OB/GYN practices, The Family Fertility Center, The Menopause Center and The Women’s Place – Center for Reproductive Psychiatry are all housed here. Additionally, we also recently opened a community-based OB/GYN practice in Pearland.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Other facts

Tech stack
Phlebotomy,Venipuncture,Fingerstick,Heelstick,Blood Cultures,Specimen Processing,Customer Service,Telephone Skills,Proficiency Testing,Troubleshooting,Instrumentation,Standard Work Processes,Kanban System,Patient Care,Laboratory Procedures,Communication

About Texas Children's Hospital

Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital, and voted one of the best places to work in Houston for nine years running. We’re committed to creating a healthy community for children by providing the best pediatric care possible, through groundbreaking research and emphasis on education. We also offer a full continuum of family-centered care for women, from obstetrics to well-woman care. As a team member at Texas Children’s Hospital, you’ll work in an environment that values your voice. Texas Children's Hospital, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1954

What you'll do

  • The Phlebotomy Patient Care Technician I performs various phlebotomy procedures and processes specimens in the laboratory. They also manage patient samples and ensure effective communication through telephone interactions.

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