Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant -Full-Time Night Shift in Las Cruces, New Mexico at Three Crosses Regional Hospital

Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant -Full-Time Night Shift

If you're looking for a place to call home and grow, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for a Full-Time night shift Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high-quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director and MT/MLT’s, the Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant is responsible for efficiently and accurately performing blood draws, waived testing, clerical functions, and specimen processing that will include accessioning of specimens submitted to the laboratory as well as specimens collected by other staff/physician offices/clinics. Will provide patient care in accordance with TCRH policies and procedures. Expected to provide a positive image of TCRH and to be able to communicate effectively with patients, peers, physicians and visitors.

The incumbent will carry out duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital.

Primary Responsibilities

• Skilled in laboratory techniques to encompass all age ranges.
• Basic clerical skills, phone etiquette. Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
• Ability to communicate and interact with patients in a manner that makes them feel comfortable with the laboratory assistant’s ability to perform procedure.
• Must be able to understand the importance of specimen handling from the delivery to the department, entry into the computer system, to the final report.
• Understands the importance of making sure every detail is met for each sample is unique.
• There are specimens in the laboratory that are difficult to recollect (i.e. CSF, Bone Marrow, etc.)
• Must participate within a team-centered approach toward patient care.
• Must observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical, or employment of patients, families, and employees of TCRH.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (including documentation) skills.
• Excellent relationship management with patients, families, and care providers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Follow and enforce safety practices for patients and TCRH.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required: Graduate of a phlebotomy program or 2 years equivalent experience
• Required: 1-2 years of experience working in a high-volume laboratory in the role of a phlebotomist.
• Preferred: Hospital setting experience.
• Required: Meet all Employee Health Requirement
• Required: BLS certification from AHA
• Preferred: Certification as Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.