Phlebotomist - Full Time

History Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital. Position Purpose Perform venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory samples for the clinical laboratory scientist to analyze. Follow all CLIA and COLA requirements and regulations. The phlebotomist must guide the patient through the process of donating laboratory sample. The phlebotomist is responsible for the patient's comfort, safety and any pretest requirements. Requirements Education High School Diploma or equivalent required Licenses/Certificates A Phlebotomy certificate is not required but recommended. Must be BLS certified. Experience No experience required, but (1) year preferred. Physical Requirements High potential for exposure to blood and body fluids. Personal protective equipment required for at-risk procedures. Exposure to risk in the form of disease, radiation, and disoriented and/or combative patients. May be requested to be on standby and work extended shifts in situations which are considered emergent. Mission Statement Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve. Vision Statement Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting. Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr