Job Description

Sr. Phlebotomist

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Position Summary:

Practices the profession of phlebotomy in the area(s) of assigned responsibility according to accepted standards of practice as outlined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA '88, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and other regulatory agencies as appropriate, and according to the approved policies and procedures of the organization, department, and/or the laboratory Medical Director. Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and performance improvement in areas of assigned responsibility. Performs phlebotomy and waived testing procedures in assigned areas of the laboratory, clinics, outreach facilities, health fairs, and home-bound patient locations optimizing the efficiency and quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory procedures.

Benefit Highlights:

Retention Bonus Program if offered. Loan Forgiveness Program if offered. Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. Minimum Education: High school education with phlebotomy training is preferred; Two years of college education preferred.

2. Minimum Work Experience: One year of full-time experience preferred.

3. Certifications: Sr. Phlebotomist - graduation and certificate of completion from accredited phlebotomy program; certification from ASCP, NCA preferred.

4. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.

5. Valid Texas Drivers License with no more then 3 moving violations in the past 3 years.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. General Activity: Standing/Walking/Sitting

2. Motion: Bending/Reaching/Lifting/Carrying

3. Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 20 pounds

4. Body Fluid Exposure: Yes

5. Use of Hands/Feet: Gross Motor Function: Right Foot; Left Foot. Precise Motor Function: Right Hand; Left Hand

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CATEGORY (OSHA) Category I: Exposed to blood-borne or potentially infectious material

DISCLAIMER Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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