Job Description

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

JOB SUMMARY:
Plans, directs, coordinates, and monitors all Quality initiatives, policies and procedures within Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing section of the Laboratory including but not limited to Quality Systems program, audits, monitoring of Laboratory Information System, monitoring status of staff licenses, training, competencies, and certification of equipment's. Confers with Administration, Medical Manager, and Medical Staff to ascertain Harris Health System needs related to Laboratory Services while ensuring activities are in accordance with CAP and JCAHO standards and Harris Health System Administrative policies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma or GED. Phlebotomy Certification.

Work Experience: Three years laboratory supervisory or strong lead experience

Management Experience: Seven years Phlebotomy experience

Equipment Operated: PC's equipment, printer, terminals, analyzers

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Communication Skills:
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)

Other Skills:
Analytical, CRT, Medical Terms, Research, Statistical, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

Advance Training Specialty: Graduate of Certified Lab Phlebotomy Program; Microsoft Office; PeopleSoft (a plus)

Work Schedule: Flexible

Other Requirements: Phlebotomy Certification. Travel between Harris Health System facilities.

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