Job Description

Red River Hospital is the leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX. Our treatment services & specialized programs address drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental illness.

Red River Hospital has been a leader in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 96 bed acute psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Red River Hospital provides mental health and substance abuse treatment to the following populations:

• Dedicated military personnel
• Adults
• Seniors
• Adolescents (ages 12 through 17)

Our excellent staff is committed to the continuous improvement of behavioral healthcare by providing treatment opportunities that promote individual, family, and community wellness. As a team, we are dedicated to providing high quality, outstanding care and attending to the individual needs of each patient and their family in a caring and compassionate manner.

Serving Northern Texas and Southern Oklahoma

Our location in Wichita Falls allows for convenient access to residents of nearby Texas cities like Burkburnett as well as South Oklahoma cities like Lawton. Call the number below to begin the process of healing.

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission: To Bring Light; To Inspire Hope & To Serve Our Community.

Vision: To be the behavioral healthcare provider and employer of choice.

Values: Respect, Empathy & Dedication

PURPOSE STATEMENT As a Phlebotomist:

Draw blood that is used for different kinds of medical laboratory testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Draw blood from patients and blood donors.
• Verify patient/donor identity to ensure proper labeling of the blood sample.
• Label the drawn blood for testing and processing.
• Enter patient information into database.
• Assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in behavioral healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Phlebotomy Tech required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Some Weekend coverage may be required

PURPOSE STATEMENT
Responsible for providing personal care services to patients at the facility under the direction of clinical or nursing
leadership. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When
patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top
priority.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety and provide excellent
customer services.
 Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
 Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute
intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as
needed.
 Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.
 Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
 Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing
staff.
 May oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing,
grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.
 May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.
 Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills,
coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.
 Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
 Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on
incidents and events that may take place in the facility.
 May provide transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member.
 Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient
needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top
priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
 Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.