Lab Assistant - Evenings

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a hospital phlebotomist to collect specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture. The role supports patient assessment through accurate specimen collection and strict identification procedures.

Responsibilities include performing specialized collections, maintaining clean equipment, and adhering to infection control practices while using the lab information system.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year experience as a hospital phlebotomist or graduate from phlebotomy school.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collection procedures using skin puncture and venipuncture.
• Performs specimen collections that require a state license.
• Ensures proper patient identification, using two unique identifiers.
• Performs specialized collection procedures i.e. crossmatch blood cultures, glucose tolerance, urine drug screen collection, PKU/T4, therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Recognizes anatomic regions and components of the circulatory system.
• Utilizes proper hand washing.
• Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity.
• Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, and pending logs.
• Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Patient identification

Specimen collection

Education

High school graduate

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Laboratory computer system

Job description

Collect laboratory specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture to aid in the assessment of a patient's medical condition.

Description Of Position

Collect laboratory specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture to aid in the assessment of a patient's medical condition.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Pathology.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Performs blood collection procedures using skin (capillary) puncture and venipuncture.
• Performs specimen collections that require a state license.
• Ensures proper patient identification, using two unique identifiers.
• Performs specialized collection procedures i.e. crossmatch blood cultures, glucose tolerance, urine drug screen collection, PKU/T4, therapeutic phlebotomy.
• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Recognizes anatomic regions and components of the circulatory system.
• Utilizes proper hand washing.
• Ensure proper collection for specimen integrity.
• Utilizes laboratory computer system, collection lists, and pending logs.
• Practice methods of preventing infection during venipuncture/skin puncture.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education And Work Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year experience as a hospital phlebotomist or graduate from phlebotomy school.
• Louisiana State License as a Laboratory Assistant.
• National Certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills; phlebotomy skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the emploee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and tuberculosis.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Mental competence and alertness, dexterity and accuracy of physical movements; clear, concise, pleasant speaking abilities; accurate hearing is essential; visual acuity is a must; stability of emotional make up is essential.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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