Overview

Position: Phlebtomy Technician I

Department: Lab

Shifts Available: Variable (Required to work days and nights)

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

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. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required. 3. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

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

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits

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

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Phlebotomy Tech I