Pathology Patient Care Technician II - Part Time

Position:
Pathology Patient Care Technician II - Part Time

Talent Area:
Laboratory

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Department:
Specimen Mgmt

Shift: 6am - 2:30pm / Rotating weekend and holidays

Job

We are searching for a Pathology Patient Care Technician II -- 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.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year phlebotomist experience required

• Interacts with patients and parents to perform phlebotomy procedures following protocols for age appropriate care
• Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, and heel stick phlebotomy procedures including blood cultures, newborn screens, dxylose and glucose tolerances, etc. as written in the Central Receiving and Processing manual
• Greets parents and patients promptly and courteously, values customers and gives customer full attentions
• Demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge of the procedures and equipment; maintains skills and demonstrates competency via performance, documentation, and observation by supervisory staff
• Performs and participates in proficiency testing programs to validate competency as required
• Documents events in the event tracker as events are discovered. Investigates circumstances around the events and document
• Directs workflow and staff breaks to ensure work is processed within the established turn‑around time

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