Phlebotomist

Opelousas General Health System; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Health System is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood draws, urinalysis, rapid tests, and specimen collection in outpatient and clinical settings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a national/state phlebotomy certification, with 1 year of experience preferred. The candidate will review patient records, label samples accurately, and educate patients on collection procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• National or State Phlebotomy certification required.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a friendly, professional manner.
• Explain blood draw procedures to patients and answer questions.
• Review lab orders and label specimens accurately.
• Follow all health and safety protocols and maintain sanitary work area.
• Process urinalysis, rapid tests, and blood samples per protocol.

Skills

Patient interaction

Communication

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Technical Opelousas, LA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2816

Full time position.

The Phlebotomist is responsible for all blood draws, urinalysis, rapid tests, and swabs performed within Opelousas General Health System, hospital clinics, nursing and assisted living areas. As patients arrive to the outpatient lab area or admitted into health organization the phlebotomist is to review medical record or patient identification bracelet, follow printed lab orders and determine vials to be drawn per patient. Phlebotomist is also to provide effective communication/education to patients on the proper collection of urinalyses, stool specimens, etc. and is to work closely with lab, nursing and clinical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a friendly, cheerful, and professional manner; determines their needs and responds accordingly.
• Utilizes professional telephone etiquette with all callers; answers incoming calls by the third ring.
• Reviews and prints lab orders and labels
• Explains blood draw procedures to patients and answers any questions about the process.
• Ability to successfully draw blood from patients with minimal or no complications.
• Following all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain sanitary work area.
• Gathers medical testing materials, including needles, sample vials, blood storage bags and test tubes
• Verifies patient information and labels blood samples properly
• Accurately updates patient information in the organization database.
• Helps nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws.
• Works with clinical staff and always follows their directions
• Educates patients on proper UA collection.
• Processes urinalysis and rapid tests within the organization
• Follows confidentiality and security rules when providing patient information.
• Receives all lab specimens within the organization database
• Calls reference labs for stat pickups/special tests
• Documents and footnotes all information that is pertinent to all lab specimen collections
• Packages all lab specimens.
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines and participates in safety program.
• Performs any other services deemed reasonable by physician or Manager.

Education

High School Diploma/GED required. National or State Phlebotomy certification required.

Experience

1 year experience preferred. Experience is a plus.