Phlebotomist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Parish Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to obtain blood specimens and perform support duties in a busy healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and current BLS certification.

The role requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work standing or sitting for extended periods. Physical lifting of at least 50 pounds may be necessary, and adherence to C.A.R.E.S. standards is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification from a recognized course.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Enter test requests into the laboratory system.
• Perform support duties including answering phone queries.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule and Positions

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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.