HCSS Phlebotomist Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide supervisory and basic skills necessary for collection of blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques working in the float pool in various areas in Galveston, Clear Lake, League City and Angleton.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:    

• Contributes to the success of UTMB Health Care Systems.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates training and continuing education programs.
• Assesses problems related to transport of specimens, laboratory data, and difficult blood collections and determines appropriate action.
• Develops protocols, policies, and procedures for enhancement of laboratory effectiveness.
• Orders and maintains laboratory supplies and provides input into the acquisition of laboratory equipment.
• Collects blood using skin (micro) puncture and venipuncture.
• Identifies patients according to hospital protocol prior to specimen collection.
• Participates in hospital and clinic collection rounds.
• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for the department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form.

• Customer service orientation and values.

• Ability to negotiate solutions and outcomes.

• Team player.