Phlebotomist

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System is hiring a Phlebotomist to obtain blood specimens and perform support duties in Covington, Louisiana. This full-time role requires excellent customer service skills and current BLS certification.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of experience. The position may involve lifting and working in a moderate noise environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Current BLS certification from recognized courses.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Enter test requests into the laboratory computer system.
• Perform support duties like answering phones and handling inquiries.

Skills

Customer service skills

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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Summary of the Job

Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary puncture from adult, pediatric and neonatal patients employing proper patient identification and infection control measures. Enters test requests into the laboratory computer system. Performs other support duties such as answering the phone, handling questions from medical/hospital staff, ordering supplies, and investigating discrepant patient orders. Complies with organization’s C.A.R.E.S. standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. One (1) year of experience preferred. Excellent customer service skills. Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.

Physical Demands

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - pushing/pulling, handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching

EMPLOYMENT

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here, before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.