Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.
This is a PRN working as needed by the department. 12 hour shifts.
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
Responsible for blood specimen collection by venipuncture and/or micro techniques for laboratory test procedures as requested. Responsible for the receiving, accessioning, and distribution of laboratory specimens. Responsible for the operation of POC instrumentation such as glucometers, CoaguCheck, etc. Must be in compliance with OSHA Blood-Born Pathogen Standards, accreditation and regulatory standards and HIPAA. Performs clerical duties as assigned.
Completion of phlebotomy training via an educational program for PBT, MA, or OJT with a minimum of 3 months experience.
Previous experience with POC instrumentation
Licensure, certification or registry with one of the phlebotomy certifying agencies such as ASCP, ASPT, etc.
Completion of a phlebotomy training program or a minimum of 3-months experience for OJT

Peterson Health is a private, nonprofit community hospital in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Newly opened in April 2008, Peterson anchors a 35-acre campus that includes an ambulatory care center complete with outpatient surgery, imaging, laboratory and rehabilitation services as well as a regional wound healing center.