Clinic Phlebotomist Hematology/Oncology - Days (FT)

Description Phlebotomist for HemOnc Clinic (FT) (Days); main responsibility, high volume lab draws daily with required documentation in EMR system and assisting with performing clinical duties including patient triage along with other clinical duties as assigned for physicians and advanced practice providers.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinic Phlebotomist is responsible for specimen collections in office clinic setting. The Clinic Phlebotomist is expected to manage a high volume of collection requests for routine, timed and emergent needs. Specimen collections will span ages 18 and up. Knowledge of test requirements and use of electronic tools are necessary. Interpersonal skills with clinic staff, registration staff, nurses and providers are important. The Clinic Phlebotomist will be assigned other clinic duties other than specimen collection. Job Specific: Demonstrates successful phlebotomy or clerical responsibilities. (EF) Organizes and guides specimen processes including drug and alcohol specimen collections. (EF) Routes telephone calls and questions to appropriate section. (EF) Ensures transfer of specimens in the tube system and or to the hospital is done in a timely manner. (EF) Assists with clerical needs as needed. Assists with supply orders and stocks inventory. Accepts other duties as assigned by Office Manager. Hospital: Adhere to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. Perform within the prescribed limits of the hospital's Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines. Perform within professional Scope of Practice. Other Duties As Assigned: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required: High School diploma and phlebotomy certificate or experience Preferred: Some college or continuing education hours

EXPERIENCE

Required: 6 months to one (1) year experience in phlebotomy; Proficiency in clerical skills including computer skills, customer service skills, telephone etiquette, knowledge of office equipment, and office procedures; Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule with frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment; Must possess organization and communication skills; Must have the ability to establish priorities for multifunctional tasks to be handled simultaneously Preferred: UDS/BAT certification

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required: Effective communication; customer service skills Preferred: CPR, optional

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Comparable education/work experience Preferred: Phlebotomy certificate

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted "Best of the Best" hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community. Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital's commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team!

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health Medical, Dental, Vision STD, LTD Disability Supplemental Life, AD&D Flexible Spending (FSA) Employer paid life insurance and short term disability Retirement/Investment Defined Benefit Pension Plan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Well-Being Benefits Paid Time Off Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service Tuition Reimbursement Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations HealthPlex (gym) membership discount YMCA partnership discount for childcare Employee Assistance Programs Job Preview Video Citizens Medical Center