The Lab Phlebotomist performs positive patient identification and the collection of various laboratory specimens in an outpatient setting. Receives and inputs specimen information into laboratory information system and conducts patient/client registration as necessary. Makes determinations for specimen collection containers and volumes based on patient weight and performing laboratory.
Maintains specimen integrity during specimen collection, specimen transport, and processing of samples received in the laboratory. Communicates orders and/or specimen issues directly to caregiver. Provides customer service by greeting visitors, answering the telephone, transferring phone calls, faxing results, and assisting with specimen requirements.
Performs other clerical or clinical duties as required by area of service. Patients served at Cook Children’s range in age from newborn through the adolescent period. Every effort will be made to collect specimens in the least traumatic manner to both child and family, to include attention to age-appropriate child life issues and pain control techniques.
Additionally, adults are occasionally served. Specific instructions appear in the procedure manuals. All Laboratory personnel are required to follow Cook Children’s Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and the Clinical Laboratory Compliance Plan.
Laboratory and Corporate Compliance, as outlined by the OIG and HCFA is an important aspect of our laboratory’s environment, and each employee is expected to be knowledgeable of, and behave in accordance with the Laboratory and Cook Children’s Compliance Plans. These job functions are performed with a professional, courteous and knowledgeable manner towards physicians, management, nurses, co-workers, and other customers of Cook Children’s Healthcare System.
Education &
High School graduate or GED required. Have a minimum of one year phlebotomy experience, pediatric experience preferred. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS WITH NON-U.
S. DEGREES: Applicants who hold degrees from institutions outside of the United States must provide Proof of U. S.
Education equivalency, evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service, at the time an offer is made. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: Phlebotomy certification preferred but not required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.