Phlebotomist

About the job

Join the team at Coastal Health & Wellness as a Phlebotomist!

Support our clinical team by providing high-quality specimen collection, laboratory testing, and exceptional patient care. If you have strong phlebotomy skills, enjoy working directly with patients, and want to make a meaningful impact on community health, this is your opportunity to serve the residents of Galveston County.

Ready to grow your healthcare career and make a difference every day? Apply today and be part of a team that puts community health first!

Why Join Us?

We offer a career with fantastic benefits, including:

• Amazing retirement package to help secure your future

• Affordable medical insurance for you and your family

• Generous paid time off so you can recharge

• FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind

• FREE parking because the little things matter too!

What You’ll Do:

• Collect blood samples using venipuncture, finger stick, and other approved collection techniques

• Accurately identify patients and verify laboratory orders in the electronic medical record (EMR)

• Prepare, label, and process specimens for in-house and outside reference laboratory testing

• Perform authorized in-house laboratory testing and accurately document results in the EMR

• Review laboratory orders and ensure appropriate collection materials and techniques are used

• Identify and report discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor and ordering provider

• Follow established protocols for specimen handling, processing, and storage

• Participate in quality assurance monitoring and maintain required laboratory logs

• Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and maintain a clean, safe work environment

• Follow infection control procedures and properly dispose of biohazard waste

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, CLIA, Joint Commission, and applicable clinic requirements

• Provide positive, professional, and proactive customer service to patients and team members

• Rotate between clinic locations as needed

• Complete required training and job-specific competencies

• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1+ year of phlebotomy experience or Phlebotomy certification

• Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques, specimen processing, and laboratory equipment, including centrifuge use and maintenance

• CPR/Heartsaver certification or ability to successfully complete certification within 6 months of employment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent customer service skills

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office

• Ability to work evenings and Saturday clinics on a rotating basis

• Valid Texas driver’s license (or ability to obtain) and reliable transportation

• Ability to travel/rotate between clinic locations

• Must comply with GCHD immunization policy and ICS training requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy certification

• Bilingual in Spanish

• Additional job-related training or certifications

• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR)

• Previous experience in a clinical or laboratory setting

Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

No phone calls please

ADA / EEO / DFWP

Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County