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Cedar Park Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider. With more than 600 healthcare professionals strong, our facility offers inpatient, outpatient, surgical and emergency care for Cedar Park and the greater Austin region.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Phlebotomist provides exceptional patient care by maintaining professionalism and demonstrating effective communication during interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following laboratory policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.

• Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the patient’s bedside to prevent errors.

• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and adhering to safety protocols.

• Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.

• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace in compliance with safety and infection control standards.

• Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Collects timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.

• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including addressing rejections and recollecting samples when necessary.

• Collaborates with healthcare team members to clarify orders, resolve collection challenges, and communicate specimen status.

• Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements and follows Laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required

• 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.

• Ability to perform blood collection techniques successfully across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).

• Understanding of standards for patient identification, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and physicians.

• Ability to multitask, remain calm in stressful situations, and adapt to a dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in distinguishing sample types and understanding order-of-draw requirements for lab testing.

• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• RN Loan Repayment Program

• Matching 401(k)

• Clinical Ladder Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Rewards and recognition programs

• Additional perks and discounts

At Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. We foster an inclusive and collaborative workplace where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As a member of our team, you’ll experience a culture of support and respect, with abundant opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We prioritize your well-being through comprehensive benefits that address your physical, mental, and financial needs. Recognized as an employer of choice, Cedar Park Regional is dedicated to ensuring employee satisfaction, engagement, and success. Join us in an environment where you are valued, empowered, and inspired to make a difference in the lives of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.