Part-Time
Phlebotomist 2
Posted on 8/18/2026
Houston Methodist
Academic medical system
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
May require travel within or outside the Houston metropolitan area.
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- A high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of related experience, including data entry and specimen handling, is required.
- Basic computer knowledge and the ability to operate hospital, laboratory information, patient information, and office software systems are required.
- Working knowledge of specimen requirements, including serum, plasma, whole blood, tissue, and body fluids, is required.
- Knowledge of specimen collection containers and media is required.
- The ability to recognize problems, identify causes, take corrective action, and exercise independent judgment is required.
- English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency sufficient to perform essential job functions is required.
- The ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers is required.
- Perform phlebotomy and specialized specimen collection procedures for inpatient and outpatient patients, from routine to advanced functions.
- Process, organize, label, and transport biological specimens for laboratory testing.
- Enter and extract data using the Laboratory Information System and perform related patient information system functions.
- Provide patient care while independently handling patient care and technical issues within the scope of the role.
- Serve as a role model, preceptor, and escalation support for less experienced staff and students.
- Answer phones, fax laboratory reports, and perform other clerical tasks as needed.
- Register patients and order tests according to requisitions when needed.
- File requisitions, reports, and pathology materials appropriately.
- Handle STAT samples expediently and perform special collections and procedures according to competencies and policies.
- Resolve complex problems and workflow issues, notifying management of issues and resolutions when appropriate.
- Perform and document daily check-off duties and restock assigned work areas.
- Verify patient identity using two identifiers and label specimens accurately.
- Investigate and resolve requisition and specimen-labeling discrepancies, escalating issues when necessary.
- Maintain a safe laboratory environment and follow safety, hazardous materials, security, and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Adjust work schedules to accommodate departmental needs and use the time-recording system appropriately.
- Use department resources, equipment, and supplies properly and efficiently.
- Guide and mentor section employees and students.
- Participate in departmental projects and pursue continuing education opportunities.
- Be available for on-call work during emergencies as required.
- Travel within or outside the Houston metropolitan area as required by the department.
- A course in phlebotomy or venipuncture is preferred.
- Neonatal or pediatric phlebotomy experience is preferred.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification from ACA, AMT, or NCCT is preferred.
- Phlebotomy Technician certification from ASCP is preferred.
Houston Methodist is an academic medical system serving the Greater Houston region. The system provides hospital, specialty, emergency, outpatient, research, and medical education services across a network of care locations. It serves patients, families, clinicians, researchers, students, and communities across Southeast Texas. Its operating model centers on integrated hospitals and physician services supported by research institutes, education programs, technology, and system operations. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, research, laboratories, technology, facilities, administration, and patient care. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.
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