Children's Health is hiring: Phlebotomist in Plano

Phlebotomist at Children's Health

Job Title & Specialty Area: Phlebotomist
Department: Lab
Location: Plano, TX
Shift: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:30pm; No weekends, No call
Job Type: On-Site

Children's Health is dedicated to making life better for children. Our mission is to ensure excellent patient and family experiences through cutting‑edge treatments and collaboration with UT Southwestern. We are committed to promoting children’s health both within our organization and throughout the broader community.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity and acceptability of specimens for testing by collecting specimens according to all established procedures and regulatory requirements while providing the best experience to the patient and parents. The Phlebotomist will perform pediatric phlebotomy, support core lab operations, and participate in Lean and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric phlebotomy (venipuncture, fingerstick, heel stick) and collect sweat chloride specimens for rapid testing. Identify patients, properly label specimen tubes, and determine priority of draws.
• Greet patients and parents, explain procedures at an age‑appropriate level, and obtain correct specimens according to established protocols.
• Operate and perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment, report malfunctions, and request service as needed.
• Maintain Lean principles, 5S, and inspection readiness; participate in tracers, mock inspections, regulatory reviews, and quality assurance meetings.
• Participate in inventory control, supply chain operations, and quality improvement opportunities.
• Perform clerical responsibilities and other duties or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience (pediatric phlebotomy preferred).
• Lab experience collecting specimens for rapid testing and sweat chloride preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Phlebotomist, Certified Medical Assistant, EMT or equivalent 1‑year experience required.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums covered after 3 years.
• 4%–10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information.