Phlebotomist​/Lab Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Perform all phlebotomy services for the Adult Outpatient Clinic
• Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials, and other equipment
• Collect urine samples for drug screens, and/or urinalysis
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
• Label samples correctly and send for testing
• Operate centrifuge, timers, and other laboratory equipment in completing assigned duties
• Keep accurate records on all specimens
• Accurately and timely document details of the service in the EMR
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Reassure clients and help calm their nerves
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Contact clients the day before lab appointment to review lab preparation instructions

• Awesome Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Company-paid Life and Disability insurance, HSA/FSA
• Retirement Options (with Company Match!)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Meaningful work in the mental health and intellectual disabilities community
• Paid Time Off begins accruing on your first day (2.5 hours per week - increasing with tenure)
• Weekly Payday
• Mental health and wellness support from our Employee Assistance Program

• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable working under minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation
• Knowledge of infection control standards

• Diploma in Phlebotomy or extensive on-the-job training.
• At least 2 years of experience in phlebotomy required
• Certification preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities a plus.

Effective January 1, 2016, all Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare campuses are smoke free.

Hourly rate: $18.00

Annual equivalent: $37,481

Tri-County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and State laws pertaining to employment. Tri-County is committed to affirmative action and has an affirmative action plan.

The Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 533.007, allows Tri-County to check conviction records on applicants. Tri-County completes background checks in accordance with Texas State Health and Safety Code, Chapters 250-253:
Criminal history check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS), Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR), Nurse Aide Registry and for Medicaid and Medicare fraud. Tri-County will check the CARE System to determine if an applicant has a confirmed allegation of abuse, neglect or exploitation and will not hire any individual with a confirmed allegation.

Applicants who are selected for a position in the Criminal Justice/Jail Diversion Department, TCOOMMI, and those who provide services to TCOOMMI, i.e., psychiatrists, nurses, etc., must have a Federal background check by fingerprinting through the FBI upon initial hire and annually thereafter.

Applicants who have lived out of state for two or more years from the date of submission of this application must have a Federal background check by fingerprinting through the FBI if they are selected for a position.