Phlebotomist

Willis-Knighton Health System; Shreveport (LA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Willis-Knighton Health System is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood specimens and interact with patients across age groups. You will work with multiple hospital departments to ensure timely collections and maintain accuracy in data entry.

The role requires phlebotomy certification and a high school diploma, with an orientation and ongoing CEU training provided by the hospital. PRN schedule includes weekend and holiday shifts.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program and must have a current license.
• Phlebotomy certification is required.
• Computer experience and some knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Collect blood specimens for the clinical laboratory.
• Enter test orders in outpatient settings and document specimen collection data.
• Assist caregivers with patient reports and communicate results.
• Prepare the laboratory for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Monitor, stock, and order laboratory supplies; provide patient-focused service.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent & team work

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Phlebotomy license

Phlebotomy certification

Herramientas

Computer data entry

Descripción del empleo

Job Responsibilities:

Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood specimens and interacting with patients fromall age groups,with a broad rangeindegree of difficulty. Working jointly with all departments in the hospital and laboratory,phlebotomists are responsible for providing efficient and timely collections for patients in order to provide excellent care.

Specific Job Duties:

• Primarily responsible for the collection of bloodspecimens for the clinical laboratory.
• Computer test order entry in our outpatientsettings, specimen collection data entryandassistingcaregivers with patient reports.
• Preparing a laboratory for inspection byregulatory agencies.
• Monitoring, maintaining, ordering and stockinglaboratory supplies.
• Providing customer service to answer questions from patientproviders regarding patient results or samplecollection techniques or questions.

Laboratory Training/Continuing Education:

All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratoryto undergo an extensive training programwhich covers all areas of the phlebotomy position. We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first1 to 2months of hire.

Annual continuing education is provided by Willis-Knighton in an effort to maintaincompetency in phlebotomy skills, safety and general laboratory areas. This alsoprovides employeesCEUs to maintain certification requirements.

Job Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program and must have a current license.
• Phlebotomy certification is required.
• Computer experience and some knowledge ofmedical terminology is preferred.

We are seeking a highly organized, efficient, and multi-functional phlebotomist with excellent communication skills. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment is required. The candidate must possess skills in following policies and procedures, commitment to tasks and attention to detail in decision-making and problem-solving.

Position Specific Information:

PRN Position: Hours will vary — rotating in the weekend and holiday schedule. Includes a rotation in the phlebotomy weekend on-call schedule.