Phlebotomist

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Laboratory Phlebotomist in Amarillo, TX. Functions as a laboratory professional who performs specimen collection techniques or specimen collection instructions that include venipuncture, capillary draws, urine collection instructions, and specimen culture collection instructions. Promotes professionalism and interacts with colleagues in a way that promotes a cooperative working environment. Ensure specimens are obtained in accordance with laboratory guidelines. Demonstrate proper communication skills to relate pertinent data or information about the patient or laboratory sample to the appropriate care provider. Supports organizational priorities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Attains required competency and demonstrates the ability to follow procedural directions and protocols. Able to prioritize and organize workload and assist other coworkers to maintain productivity. Follows proper protocols for specimen packaging and specimen transport. Responsible for specimen accessioning as assigned. Demonstrates proper infection control practices, proper patient identification, and performs proper, prompt specimen transport. Performs proper drug screen collection and processing as assigned. Answers laboratory department phone calls. Demonstrates ability to recognize emergent conditions and react appropriately. Provides phlebotomy services in a professional and patient-centered manner. Engages in self-evaluation of practice and takes action to improve knowledge and skills. Retains accountability for the quality of care given to the patient.