Job Description

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

PRIMARY PURPOSE Provides leadership to phlebotomy staff, collects blood specimens from patients and assumes responsibility for processing of specimens, data entry and point of care testing following established standards and practices.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

- Individuals who perform non-waived POCT must have a high school diploma,General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or a college degree.

- Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to United States education standards by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) or COLA authorized credentialing agency.

- A copy of the high school diploma, GED, college degree/transcript or foreign education equivalence report will be required at time of hire or placement in job..

Experience:

-Must have two years of phlebotomy experience in both venipuncture and capillary techniques

Equivalent Education and/or Experience:

- May substitute four years of phlebotomy experience in both venipuncture and capillary techniques in lieu of Associate's degree and experience as stated above.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

- Prefer registration as a Phlebotomy Technician by ASCP.

- Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

 American Heart Association

 American Red Cross Rescuer

 Military Training Network.

Skills or Special Abilities:

- Must be able to satisfactorily complete 90% of all collections within the 90 day probationary period.

- Must be able to maintain accurate records and logs.

- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of a personal computer and be able to learn and efficiently use required software.

- Must be able to demonstrate effective organizational skills.

- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patients' needs.

- Must be able to cooperate with patients, visitors and hospital staff.

- Must be able to handle detailed work and maintain a pleasant demeanor while under pressure and stress.

- Must have clear speech, normal hearing and good visual acuity.

- Must be able to move rapidly from one location to the next.

- Must be able to make decisions and solve problems. Non-Waived Point of Care Testing Individuals who perform non-waived POCT must have a high school diploma,

General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or a college degree. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to United States education standards by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) or COLA authorized credentialing agency.

- A copy of the high school diploma, GED, college degree/transcript or foreign education equivalence report will be required at time of hire or placement in job.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

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