Phlebotomist

Adelphi is seeking Phlebotomists to provide services at a facility in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidates will be responsible for routine and specialized specimen collection, processing, and administrative tasks necessary for high-quality patient care in compliance with established policies and regulations. Job Quick Facts ID: BD-0476-01 Profession: Allied Health Specialty: Phlebotomist Job Type: Contract Location: Houston, Texas Facility: Hospital Service Setting: In-Patient and Outpatient Contract Length: Potential for a long-term contract Shift Schedule: 8-hour shifts; specific schedule TBD. Inpatient units operate 24/7, with coverage required for day, evening, night, weekend, and Federal Holiday shifts. The outpatient draw clinic operates Monday–Friday, 6am–5:30pm. Rate: $26/hr Requirements Current certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Minimum two (2) years of phlebotomy experience Must have performed phlebotomy services within the last three years Responsibilities Perform phlebotomy duties on both inpatients and outpatients. Draw blood from approximately 40 to 80 patients per day, including at least 20% hard-stick patients, as required. Perform routine and complex blood draws from patients with difficult-to-access veins. Assemble and prepare phlebotomy equipment, including tourniquets, needles, blood collection devices, gauze, vacuum tubes, alcohol, chloral prep, blood collection carts, related supplies. Verify and correctly identify patients using two approved patient identifiers before specimen collection. Draw blood and blood cultures using proper venipuncture techniques and approved collection methods. Apply tourniquets, locate accessible veins, disinfect puncture areas, insert needles, collect specimens, withdraw needles, and provide appropriate care to puncture sites. Label specimens in the presence of the patient, initial specimens, and transport collected specimens to the processing area. Ensure sufficient blood volume is collected for each requested test or procedure. Perform outpatient specimen collection services, including blood collection, urine collections, and glucose tolerance testing. Perform related technical laboratory procedures, such as computer test accessioning, specimen centrifugation, serum separation, and related tasks. Interpret and clarify physician orders from written requests and hard-copy orders. Access necessary data through computer systems and communicate results to physicians, nurses, and other authorized medical personnel as necessary. Recognize emergent patient situations, including CPR or choking events, and initiate immediate action consistent with medical center policy. Maintain complete and accurate records related to specimen collection. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility requirements. Any other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr