The team at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is both passionate about quality behavioral healthcare and compassionate about those we serve. We recognize that emotional, behavioral and chemical dependency problems can affect all areas of a person's life.

Our individual mental health treatment programs are tailored to address each person's unique problems and needs. If you are a team player, reliable candidate, and passionate helping others, please see our open opportunity.

Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is currently recruiting a skilled and experienced Phlebotomist, Fulltime Phlebotomist, (Monday – Friday, 6:30am-3pm), join our team of healthcare professionals. As a Phlebotomist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of patients and make a difference in their well-being.

Phlebotomist Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.

• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures

• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required

• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles

• Fully understand all of the physicians' orders

• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes; label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order

• Checks all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct

• Package specimens for transport

• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.

• Understands and complies with OSHA and DEP regulations

• Wears appropriate attire including all PPE

• Attend annual department trainings

• Other duties as assigned

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Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Certifications: Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency, for the state employed as required by state

Experience: Minimum of 6 months work experience performing venipunctures in a lab or hospital setting .

CPR certification

Knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent patient interaction skills both in person and by phone.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal

• Team player and Empathy

• Time Management

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

401-K

STD/LTD

PTO