Phlebotomist Job at Synectics Inc. in Houston

Overview

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Location: Houston, TX (travel may be required to cover multiple locations). This role involves direct patient interaction, specimen collection and processing, and ensuring accurate labeling and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Services Representative II (PSR II) represents the face of our company to patients and supports health routine activities and life-defining health decisions.
• Draw quality blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for lab testing following established practices and procedures.
• Interact with patients to explain procedures and create an atmosphere of trust, performing phlebotomy in a safe and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors while focusing on process excellence and maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of patient information.
• May be assigned to a doctor’s office, a patient service center, or as business needs dictate.
• Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment.
• Perform forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Verify patient demographic information and initials post-venipuncture to ensure tubes are labeled correctly and in the patient’s presence.
• Maintain required records and documentation.
• Promote a positive image to patients, clients, employees, and the public.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and expectations for the role as presented in the original materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic) preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• Three years of phlebotomy experience required, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Minimum 2 years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills for pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
• Commitment to all Policies & Procedures including dress code, employee health & safety, and company values.
• Ability to make decisions based on established procedures and exercise good judgment.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver license, and clean driving record if applicable.
• Travel and flexible hours required to work at multiple locations with short notice.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a high-volume setting.
• Superior customer focus with open and transparent communication with peers, supervisors and patients; ability to adapt to change and understand the business.
• Training locations may vary based on trainer availability.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment is preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Shift/Time Zone: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm.

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance: BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois; eligibility begins after 60 days of continuous full-time employment; premiums subsidized by Synectics.
• Dental Insurance: MetLife; eligibility begins after 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• Vision Insurance: VSP; eligibility begins after 60 days of continuous full-time employment.
• 401(k) Plan: Enrollment options on specific dates after employment starts; retirement savings plan for eligible employees.
• Technical Certification Bonus: up to $500 for approved professional certifications; one certification bonus per calendar year; bonus awarded 90 days after certification documentation is received.
• Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Science

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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