Compassionate Phlebotomist: Growth, Benefits & Impact

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical benefits

State pension plan

Dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is hiring a Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. This full-time role involves specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients, ER and clinic patients, and requires accuracy, compliance, and compassionate service.

Responsibilities include ordering lab tests in LIS, performing venipuncture, documenting results, coordinating with physicians, and assisting with drug screens and related duties while upholding regulatory standards and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy experience or training.
• DOT Drug Screen Collections certification may be required.
• EBT certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ordering lab tests in LIS.
• Performing venipuncture on patients.
• Appropriate documentation where required.
• Reviewing OP charts.
• Verifying medical necessity, calling physicians offices, getting ABN’s signed.
• Performing drug screens with COC.
• Possibly performing EKGs.
• Possibly performing Breath Alcohol Testing.
• Packaging lab tests for Reference Lab.
• Packaging drug screens for Reference Lab.
• Use of AIDET and customer service skills.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Venipuncture

Education

High school diploma

DOT Drug Screen Collections certification

EBT certification

Tools

LIS knowledge

Job description

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA is hiring a Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. This full-time role involves specimen collection for inpatients, outpatients, ER and clinic patients, and requires accuracy, compliance, and compassionate service.

Responsibilities include ordering lab tests in LIS, performing venipuncture, documenting results, coordinating with physicians, and assisting with drug screens and related duties while upholding regulatory standards and patient care.